Patents by Inventor Kyoung Kook Hong

Kyoung Kook Hong 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).

  • Publication number: 20150079747
    Abstract: Provided is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device including sequentially forming an n-type epitaxial layer, a p type epitaxial layer, and an n+ region on a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; forming a buffer layer on the n+ region; forming a photosensitive film pattern on a part of the buffer layer; etching the buffer layer using the photosensitive film pattern as a mask to form a buffer layer pattern; sequentially forming a first metal layer and a second metal layer which include a first portion and a second portion; removing one or more components to expose a part of the n+ region; and etching the exposed part of the n+ region using the first portion of the first metal layer and the first portion of the second metal layer as masks to form a trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Youngkyun Jung, Dae Hwan Chun, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee, Junghee Park
  • Patent number: 8980732
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a silicon carbide Schottky barrier diode. In the method, an n? epitaxial layer is deposited on an n+ substrate. A sacrificial oxide film is formed on the n? epitaxial layer by heat treatment, and then a portion where a composite oxide film is to be formed is exposed by etching. Nitrogen is implanted into the n? epitaxial layer and the sacrificial oxide film using nitrogen plasma. A silicon nitride is deposited on the n? epitaxial layer and the sacrificial oxide film. The silicon nitride is thermally oxidized to form a composite oxide film. An oxide film in a portion where a Schottky metal is to be deposited is etched, and then the Schottky metal is deposited, thereby forming a silicon carbide Schottky barrier diode.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Kyoung Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20150069412
    Abstract: A Schottky barrier diode and a method of manufacturing the Schottky barrier diode are provided. The diode includes an n? type epitaxial layer disposed on a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate and having an upper surface, a lower surface, and an inclined surface that connects the upper surface and the lower surface. A p region is disposed on the inclined surface of the n? type epitaxial layer and a Schottky electrode is disposed on the upper surface of the n? type epitaxial layer and the p region. In addition, an ohmic electrode is disposed on a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jong Seok Lee, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Dae Hwan Chun, Youngkyun Jung
  • Patent number: 8936964
    Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon carbide Schottky-barrier diode device and a method for manufacturing the same. The silicon carbide Schottky bather diode device includes a primary n? epitaxial layer, an n+ epitaxial region, and a Schottky metal layer. The primary n? epitaxial layer is deposited on an n+ substrate joined with an ohmic metal layer at an undersurface thereof. The n+ epitaxial region is formed by implanting n+ ions into a central region of the primary n? epitaxial layer. The Schottky metal layer is deposited on the n+ epitaxial layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Kyoung Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee
  • Publication number: 20140363959
    Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon carbide Schottky-barrier diode device and a method for manufacturing the same. The silicon carbide Schottky bather diode device includes a primary n? epitaxial layer, an n+ epitaxial region, and a Schottky metal layer. The primary n? epitaxial layer is deposited on an n+ substrate joined with an ohmic metal layer at an undersurface thereof. The n+ epitaxial region is formed by implanting n+ ions into a central region of the primary n? epitaxial layer. The Schottky metal layer is deposited on the n+ epitaxial layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2014
    Publication date: December 11, 2014
    Inventors: Kyoung Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee
  • Patent number: 8901572
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a plurality of n type pillar regions, a plurality of p type pillar regions, and an n? type epitaxial layer disposed on a first surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a p type epitaxial layer and an n+ region sequentially disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer; a trench penetrating the n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer and disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer; a gate insulating film disposed within the trench; a gate electrode disposed on the gate insulating film; an oxide film disposed on the gate electrode; a source electrode disposed on the p type epitaxial layer, the n+ region, and the oxide film; and a drain electrode positioned on a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jong Seok Lee, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Dae Hwan Chun, Youngkyun Jung
  • Patent number: 8853033
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes: sequentially forming an n? type epitaxial layer, a p type epitaxial layer, and a first n+ region on a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; forming a trench by penetrating the first n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer, and etching part of the n? type epitaxial layer; forming a buffer layer in the trench and on the first n+ region; etching the buffer layer to form a buffer layer pattern on both sidewalls defined by the trench; forming a first silicon film on the first n+ region, the buffer layer pattern, and a surface of the n? type epitaxial layer exposed by the trench; oxidizing the first silicon film to form a first silicon oxide film; removing the buffer layer pattern by an ashing process to form a first silicon oxide film pattern; forming a second silicon film on the first silicon oxide film pattern and in the trench; oxidizing the second silicon film to form a second silicon oxide film; and etching the second silicon oxide fi
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Youngkyun Jung, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee, Dae Hwan Chun
  • Patent number: 8779439
    Abstract: The present invention provides a silicon carbide Schottky-barrier diode device and a method for manufacturing the same. The silicon carbide Schottky bather diode device includes a primary n? epitaxial layer, an n+ epitaxial region, and a Schottky metal layer. The primary n? epitaxial layer is deposited on an n+ substrate joined with an ohmic metal layer at an undersurface thereof. The n+ epitaxial region is formed by implanting n+ ions into a central region of the primary n? epitaxial layer. The Schottky metal layer is deposited on the n+ epitaxial layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2014
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Kyoung Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee
  • Patent number: 8772112
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fabricating a semiconductor device including: sequentially forming a first insulating film and a first barrier layer on a first surface of a substrate; etching the first barrier layer to form a first barrier layer pattern; etching the first insulating film to form a first insulating film pattern; removing the first barrier layer pattern and forming a first type epitaxial layer on an exposed first portion of the substrate; forming a second insulating film and a second barrier layer on the first type epitaxial layer and the first insulating film pattern; etching the second barrier layer to form a second barrier layer pattern; etching the second insulating film to form a second insulating film pattern, and etching the first insulating film pattern; and forming a second type epitaxial layer on an exposed second portion of the first surface of the n substrate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Dae Hwan Chun, Jong Seok Lee, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Youngkyun Jung
  • Publication number: 20140183554
    Abstract: A Schottky barrier diode includes: an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; an n? type epitaxial layer disposed on a first surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate and includes an electrode area and a terminal area positioned outside of the electrode area; a first trench and a second trench disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer in the terminal area; a p area disposed under the first trench and the second trench; a Schottky electrode disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer in the electrode area; and an ohmic electrode disposed on a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate, wherein the first trench and the second trench are adjacently positioned to form a step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyoung-Kook HONG, Jong Seok LEE, Dae Hwan CHUN, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140183558
    Abstract: A schottky barrier diode includes: an n? type epitaxial layer that is disposed at a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a plurality of n type pillar areas that are disposed at the inside of the n? type epitaxial layer and that are disposed at a first portion of the first surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a p type area that is disposed at the inside of the n? type epitaxial layer and that is extended in a direction perpendicular to the n type pillar areas; a plurality of p+ areas in which the n? type epitaxial layer is disposed at a surface thereof and that are separated from the n type pillar areas and the p type area; a schottky electrode that is disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer and the p+ areas; and an ohmic electrode that is disposed at a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jong Seok LEE, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Dae Hwan CHUN, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140187004
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method for fabricating a semiconductor device including: sequentially forming a first insulating film and a first barrier layer on a first surface of a substrate; etching the first barrier layer to form a first barrier layer pattern; etching the first insulating film to form a first insulating film pattern; removing the first barrier layer pattern and forming a first type epitaxial layer on an exposed first portion of the substrate; forming a second insulating film and a second barrier layer on the first type epitaxial layer and the first insulating film pattern; etching the second barrier layer to form a second barrier layer pattern; etching the second insulating film to form a second insulating film pattern, and etching the first insulating film pattern; and forming a second type epitaxial layer on an exposed second portion of the first surface of the n substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Dae Hwan Chun, Jong Seok Lee, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Youngkyun Jung
  • Publication number: 20140183559
    Abstract: The present inventive concept has been made in an effort to improve the breakdown voltage of a silicon carbide MOSFET using a trench gate. A semiconductor device according to the present inventive concept includes a p type pillar region disposed below the trench, spaced apart from the trench or a first p type pillar region and a second p type pillar region disposed below the trench and corresponding to two corners of the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Inventors: Jong Seok LEE, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Dae Hwan CHUN, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140183557
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure for an ohmic contact is provided, including a silicon carbide substrate and an ohmic contact layer disposed on the silicon carbide substrate. A carbon layer is disposed on the ohmic contact layer. An anti-diffusion layer is disposed on the carbon layer, and a pad layer is disposed on the anti-diffusion layer. The anti-diffusion layer is made of any one of tungsten (W), titanium (Ti), titanium nitride (TiN), tantalum (Ta), and tantalum nitride (TaN).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Su Bin KANG, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Jong Seok LEE, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140183556
    Abstract: The present inventive concept has been made in an effort to increase the width of a channel in a silicon carbide MOSFET using a trench gate. According to the exemplary embodiment of the present inventive concept, the width of a channel can be increased, compared with the conventional art, by forming a plurality of protrusions extending to the p type epitaxial layer on both sides of the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Jong Seok LEE, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Dae Hwan CHUN, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140183560
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a plurality of n type pillar regions, a plurality of p type pillar regions, and an n? type epitaxial layer disposed on a first surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a p type epitaxial layer and an n+ region sequentially disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer; a trench penetrating the n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer and disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer; a gate insulating film disposed within the trench; a gate electrode disposed on the gate insulating film; an oxide film disposed on the gate electrode; a source electrode disposed on the p type epitaxial layer, the n+ region, and the oxide film; and a drain electrode positioned on a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jong Seok LEE, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Dae Hwan CHUN, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140167071
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes: a plurality of n type pillar regions and an n? type epitaxial layer disposed on a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; a p type epitaxial layer and an n+ region disposed on the plurality of n type pillar regions and the n? type epitaxial layer; a trench penetrating the n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer and disposed on the plurality of n type pillar regions and the n? type epitaxial layer; a gate insulating film disposed within the trench; a gate electrode disposed on the gate insulating film; an oxide film disposed on the gate electrode; a source electrode disposed on the p type epitaxial layer, the n+ region, and the oxide film; and a drain electrode disposed on a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate, wherein each corner portion of the trench is in contact with a corresponding n type pillar region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Jong Seok LEE, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Dae Hwan CHUN, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140167072
    Abstract: A schottky barrier diode includes an n? type epitaxial layer disposed at a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate, a plurality of n type pillar areas disposed in the n? type epitaxial layer at a first portion of a first surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate, a plurality of p+ areas disposed at a surface of the n? type epitaxial layer and separated from the n type pillar area, a schottky electrode disposed on the n? type epitaxial layer and the p+ area, and an ohmic electrode disposed at a second surface of the n+ type silicon carbide substrate. A doping density of the n type pillar area is larger than a doping density of the n? type epitaxial layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTOR COMPANY
    Inventors: Dae Hwan CHUN, Jong Seok LEE, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Youngkyun JUNG
  • Publication number: 20140170824
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes: sequentially forming an n? type epitaxial layer, a p type epitaxial layer, and a first n+ region on a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate; forming a trench by penetrating the first n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer, and etching part of the n? type epitaxial layer; forming a buffer layer in the trench and on the first n+ region; etching the buffer layer to form a buffer layer pattern on both sidewalls defined by the trench; forming a first silicon film on the first n+ region, the buffer layer pattern, and a surface of the n? type epitaxial layer exposed by the trench; oxidizing the first silicon film to form a first silicon oxide film; removing the buffer layer pattern by an ashing process to form a first silicon oxide film pattern; forming a second silicon film on the first silicon oxide film pattern and in the trench; oxidizing the second silicon film to form a second silicon oxide film; and etching the second silicon oxide fi
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: HYUNDAI MOTORS COMPANY
    Inventors: Youngkyun JUNG, Kyoung-Kook HONG, Jong Seok LEE, Dae Hwan CHUN
  • Publication number: 20140117379
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes sequentially forming an n? type epitaxial layer, a p type epitaxial layer, and a first n+ region on a first surface of an n+ type silicon carbide substrate, and forming a trench through the first n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer, wherein the forming of the trench includes forming a photosensitive layer pattern on the first n+ region, etching the first n+ region and the p type epitaxial layer by using the photosensitive layer pattern as a mask, forming a buffer layer by using amorphous carbon on the first n+ region after the photosensitive layer pattern is removed, forming a buffer layer pattern by etching the buffer layer, etching using the buffer layer pattern as the mask, isotropically etching to form a second portion of the trench, and removing the buffer layer pattern.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2012
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Hyundai Motor Company
    Inventors: Youngkyun JUNG, Kyoung-Kook Hong, Jong Seok Lee, Dae Hwan Chun