Patents by Inventor Kuo-Yu Cheng
Kuo-Yu Cheng has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 11121098Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
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Patent number: 11121100Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
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Publication number: 20200058608Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
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Patent number: 10090327Abstract: Embodiments for forming a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate. An interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer; and a polysilicon layer formed over the substrate and in a deep trench. The polysilicon layer extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTDInventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Ping Chao
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Publication number: 20180012850Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
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Patent number: 9799557Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate, and the substrate has a device region and an edge region. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed on the substrate and a transistor formed on the silicon layer. The transistor is formed at the device region of the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a metal ring formed in the silicon layer. The metal ring is formed at the edge region of the substrate, and the transistor is surrounded by the metal ring.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai
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Patent number: 9761546Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
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Patent number: 9711521Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor substrate including, a first silicon layer comprising an upper surface with protrusions extending vertically with respect to the upper surface. An isolation layer is arranged over the upper surface meeting the first silicon layer at an interface, and a second silicon layer is arranged over the isolation layer. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor substrate is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 31, 2015Date of Patent: July 18, 2017Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yong-En Syu, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Shih-Shiung Chen, Shao-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Yu-Lung Yeh
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Publication number: 20170110420Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to a device. The device includes a substrate comprising a silicon layer disposed over an insulating layer. The substrate includes a transistor device region and a radio-frequency (RF) region. An interconnect structure is disposed over the substrate and includes a plurality of metal layers disposed within a dielectric structure. A handle substrate is disposed over an upper surface of the interconnect structure. A trapping layer separates the interconnect structure and the handle substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Chih-Ping Chao, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Shih-Shiung Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai
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Patent number: 9589831Abstract: A method for forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The method includes forming a buried oxide layer over a substrate, and an interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The method also includes etching through the buried oxide layer and the interface layer to form a deep trench, and a bottom surface of the deep trench is level with a bottom surface of the interface layer. The method further includes forming an implant region directly below the deep trench and forming an interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Ping Chao
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Publication number: 20170062452Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a semiconductor substrate including, a first silicon layer comprising an upper surface with protrusions extending vertically with respect to the upper surface. An isolation layer is arranged over the upper surface meeting the first silicon layer at an interface, and a second silicon layer is arranged over the isolation layer. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor substrate is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 31, 2015Publication date: March 2, 2017Inventors: Yong-En Syu, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Shih-Shiung Chen, Shao-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Yu-Lung Yeh
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Patent number: 9343352Abstract: An embodiment radio frequency area of an integrated circuit is disclosed. The radio frequency area includes a substrate having an implant region. The substrate has a first resistance. A buried oxide layer is disposed over the substrate and an interface layer is disposed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The interface layer has a second resistance lower than the first resistance. A silicon layer is disposed over the buried oxide layer and an interlevel dielectric is disposed in a deep trench. The deep trench extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer, and the interface layer over the implant region. The deep trench may also extend through a polysilicon layer disposed over the silicon layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hong Chen, Chih-Ping Chao, Chen-Yao Tang, Yu Hung Chen
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Publication number: 20160099169Abstract: The methods for forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The method includes forming a buried oxide layer over a substrate, and an interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The method also includes etching through the buried oxide layer and the interface layer to form a deep trench, and a bottom surface of the deep trench is level with a bottom surface of the interface layer. The method further includes forming an implant region directly below the deep trench and forming an interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: April 7, 2016Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Keng-Yu CHEN, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI, Tsung-Yu YANG, Chung-Long CHANG, Chun-Hung CHEN, Chih-Ping CHAO
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Patent number: 9230988Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate, and an interface layer formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer and an interlayer dielectric layer formed in a deep trench. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure further includes the interlayer dielectric layer extending through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes an implant region formed below the interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench and a polysilicon layer formed below the implant region.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2013Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Keng-Yu Chen, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hung Chen, Chih-Ping Chao
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Publication number: 20150206902Abstract: Embodiments for forming a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate and a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate. An interface layer is formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer; and a polysilicon layer formed over the substrate and in a deep trench. The polysilicon layer extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Keng-Yu CHEN, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI, Tsung-Yu YANG, Chung-LONG CHANG, Chun-Hung CHEN, Chih-Ping CHAO
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Publication number: 20150206964Abstract: In accordance with some embodiments, a semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a substrate, and the substrate has a device region and an edge region. The semiconductor device structure also includes a silicon layer formed on the substrate and a transistor formed on the silicon layer. The transistor is formed at the device region of the substrate. The semiconductor device structure further includes a metal ring formed in the silicon layer. The metal ring is formed at the edge region of the substrate, and the transistor is surrounded by the metal ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI
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Patent number: 9048287Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for forming a semiconductor device structure with floating spacers are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate and a gate stack formed on the SOI substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes gate spacers formed on sidewalls of the gate stack. The gate spacers include a floating spacer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a contact etch stop layer formed on the gate stack and the gate spacers. The contact etch stop layer is formed between the floating spacer and the SOI substrate.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai
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Publication number: 20150137234Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for forming a semiconductor device structure with floating spacers are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate and a gate stack formed on the SOI substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes gate spacers formed on sidewalls of the gate stack. The gate spacers include a floating spacer. The semiconductor device structure further includes a contact etch stop layer formed on the gate stack and the gate spacers. The contact etch stop layer is formed between the floating spacer and the SOI substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: May 21, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI
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Publication number: 20150132918Abstract: An embodiment radio frequency area of an integrated circuit is disclosed. The radio frequency area includes a substrate having an implant region. The substrate has a first resistance. A buried oxide layer is disposed over the substrate and an interface layer is disposed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The interface layer has a second resistance lower than the first resistance. A silicon layer is disposed over the buried oxide layer and an interlevel dielectric is disposed in a deep trench. The deep trench extends through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer, and the interface layer over the implant region. The deep trench may also extend through a polysilicon layer disposed over the silicon layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventors: Kuo-Yu Cheng, Wei-Kung Tsai, Kuan-Chi Tsai, Tsung-Yu Yang, Chung-Long Chang, Chun-Hong Chen, Chih-Ping Chao, Chen-Yao Tang, Yu Hung Chen
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Publication number: 20150115381Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms of forming a radio frequency area of an integrated circuit are provided. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes a substrate, a buried oxide layer formed over the substrate, and an interface layer formed between the substrate and the buried oxide layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure also includes a silicon layer formed over the buried oxide layer and an interlayer dielectric layer formed in a deep trench. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure further includes the interlayer dielectric layer extending through the silicon layer, the buried oxide layer and the interface layer. The radio frequency area of an integrated circuit structure includes an implant region formed below the interlayer dielectric layer in the deep trench and a polysilicon layer formed below the implant region.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2013Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Kuo-Yu CHENG, Keng-Yu CHEN, Wei-Kung TSAI, Kuan-Chi TSAI, Tsung-Yu YANG, Chung-LONG CHANG, Chun-Hung CHEN, Chih-Ping CHAO