Patents by Inventor Ming-Shuan Li

Ming-Shuan Li 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).

  • Patent number: 11948936
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a fin disposed in a first region of the semiconductor device, channel members disposed in a second region of the semiconductor device and stacked in a vertical direction, first and second metal gates disposed on a top surface of the fin, a third metal gate wrapping around each of the channel members, a first implant region in the fin with a first conductivity type, and a second implant region in the fin with a second conductivity opposite the first conductivity type. The fin includes first and second type epitaxial layers alternatingly disposed in the vertical direction. The first and second type epitaxial layers have different material compositions. The first type epitaxial layers and the channel members have the same material composition.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hung Wang, Chih Chieh Yeh, Zi-Ang Su, Chia-Ju Chou, Ming-Shuan Li
  • Publication number: 20240014290
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a first semiconductor layer having an upper portion over a lower portion, a source/drain feature over the upper portion of the first semiconductor layer, a first contact structure under the lower portion of the first semiconductor layer and electrically connected to the lower portion of the first semiconductor layer. The lower portion is more heavily doped with first dopants than the upper portion. The first dopants are of a first conductivity-type. The source/drain feature includes second dopants of a second conductivity-type opposite to the first conductivity-type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2023
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Inventors: Chih Chieh Yeh, Ming-Shuan Li, Chih-Hung Wang, Zi-Ang Su
  • Patent number: 11843038
    Abstract: Embodiments include a first set of fins having an emitter of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) disposed over the first set of fins, a second set of fins having a base of the BJT disposed over the second set of fins, and a third set of fins having a collector of the BJT disposed over the third set of fins. A first gate structure is disposed over the first set of fins adjacent to the emitter. A second gate structure is disposed over the second set of fins adjacent to the base. A third gate structure is disposed over the third set of fins adjacent to the collector. The first gate structure, second gate structure, and third gate structure are physically and electrically separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan Li, Zi-Ang Su, Ying-Keung Leung
  • Patent number: 11837459
    Abstract: A method includes providing a first semiconductor layer at a frontside of a structure; implanting first dopants of a first conductivity-type into the first semiconductor layer, resulting in a doped layer in the first semiconductor layer; forming a stack of semiconductor layers over the first semiconductor layer; patterning the stack of semiconductor layers and the first semiconductor layer into fins; forming an isolation structure adjacent to a lower portion of the fins; etching the stack of semiconductor layers to form a source/drain trench over the first semiconductor layer; forming a source/drain feature in the source/drain trench, wherein the source/drain feature is doped with second dopants of a second conductivity-type opposite to the first conductivity-type; forming a contact hole at a backside of the structure, wherein the contact hole exposes the doped layer in the first semiconductor layer; and forming a first contact structure in the contact hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Chih Chieh Yeh, Ming-Shuan Li, Chih-Hung Wang, Zi-Ang Su
  • Patent number: 11830938
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) structures. A BJT according to the present disclosure includes a first epitaxial feature disposed over a well region, a second epitaxial feature disposed over the well region, a vertical stack of channel members each extending lengthwise between the first epitaxial feature and the second epitaxial feature, a gate structure wrapping around each of the vertical stack of channel members, a first electrode coupled to the well region, an emitter electrode disposed over and coupled to the first epitaxial feature, and a second electrode disposed over and coupled to the second epitaxial feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Zi-Ang Su, Chih Chieh Yeh, Ming-Shuan Li
  • Publication number: 20230378287
    Abstract: Embodiments include a first set of fins having an emitter of a bipolar junction transistor (BJT) disposed over the first set of fins, a second set of fins having a base of the BJT disposed over the second set of fins, and a third set of fins having a collector of the BJT disposed over the third set of fins. A first gate structure is disposed over the first set of fins adjacent to the emitter. A second gate structure is disposed over the second set of fins adjacent to the base. A third gate structure is disposed over the third set of fins adjacent to the collector. The first gate structure, second gate structure, and third gate structure are physically and electrically separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan Li, Zi-Ang Su, Ying-Keung Leung
  • Publication number: 20230282704
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure includes first nanostructures formed over a substrate. The semiconductor device structure also includes a first gate structure wrapping around the first nanostructures. The semiconductor device structure also includes a first source/drain epitaxial structure formed beside the first nanostructures. The semiconductor device structure further includes a first inner spacer extending from the first gate structure to the first source/drain epitaxial structure by a first distance. The semiconductor device structure also includes second nanostructures formed over the first nanostructures. The semiconductor device structure further includes a second gate structure wrapping around the second nanostructures. The semiconductor device structure also includes a second source/drain epitaxial structure formed beside the second nanostructures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan LI, Ming-Lung CHENG
  • Publication number: 20230268337
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device. The semiconductor device includes a fin disposed in a first region of the semiconductor device, channel members disposed in a second region of the semiconductor device and stacked in a vertical direction, first and second metal gates disposed on a top surface of the fin, a third metal gate wrapping around each of the channel members, a first implant region in the fin with a first conductivity type, and a second implant region in the fin with a second conductivity opposite the first conductivity type. The fin includes first and second type epitaxial layers alternatingly disposed in the vertical direction. The first and second type epitaxial layers have different material compositions. The first type epitaxial layers and the channel members have the same material composition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Chih-Hung Wang, Chih Chieh Yeh, Zi-Ang Su, Chia-Ju Chou, Ming-Shuan Li
  • Publication number: 20230207671
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) structures. A BJT according to the present disclosure includes a first epitaxial feature disposed over a well region, a second epitaxial feature disposed over the well region, a vertical stack of channel members each extending lengthwise between the first epitaxial feature and the second epitaxial feature, a gate structure wrapping around each of the vertical stack of channel members, a first electrode coupled to the well region, an emitter electrode disposed over and coupled to the first epitaxial feature, and a second electrode disposed over and coupled to the second epitaxial feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Zi-Ang Su, Chih Chieh Yeh, Ming-Shuan Li
  • Patent number: 11688767
    Abstract: A semiconductor device structure includes first nanostructures formed over a substrate. The structure also includes a first gate structure wrapped around the first nanostructures. The structure also includes first source/drain epitaxial structures formed over opposite sides of the first nanostructures. The structure also includes second nanostructures formed over the first nanostructure. The structure also includes a second gate structure wrapped around the second nanostructures. The structure also includes second source/drain epitaxial structures formed over opposite sides of the second nanostructures. The first gate structure and the second gate structure have different conductivity types, and the Ge concentration of the first nanostructures and the Ge concentration of the second nanostructures are different.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan Li, Ming-Lung Cheng
  • Patent number: 11637099
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a structure having a frontside and a backside, the structure including a substrate and a stack of a first type and a second type epitaxial layers having different material compositions alternatively stacked above the substrate, wherein the stack is at the frontside of the structure and the substrate is at the backside of the structure; patterning the stack, thereby forming a fin above the substrate; implanting a first dopant into a first region of the fin, the first dopant having a first conductivity type; implanting a second dopant into a second region of the fin, the second dopant having a second conductivity type opposite the first conductivity type; and forming a first contact on the first region and a second contact on the second region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Chih-Hung Wang, Ming-Shuan Li, Chih Chieh Yeh, Zi-Ang Su, Chia-Ju Chou
  • Patent number: 11600719
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides embodiments of bipolar junction transistor (BJT) structures. A BJT according to the present disclosure includes a first epitaxial feature disposed over a well region, a second epitaxial feature disposed over the well region, a vertical stack of channel members each extending lengthwise between the first epitaxial feature and the second epitaxial feature, a gate structure wrapping around each of the vertical stack of channel members, a first electrode coupled to the well region, an emitter electrode disposed over and coupled to the first epitaxial feature, and a second electrode disposed over and coupled to the second epitaxial feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.
    Inventors: Zi-Ang Su, Ming-Shuan Li, Chih Chieh Yeh
  • Patent number: 11600695
    Abstract: A method includes providing a structure having two fins extending from a substrate and an isolation structure adjacent to lower portions of the fins; forming a cladding layer over the isolation structure and over top and sidewalls of the fins; recessing the isolation structure using the cladding layer as an etch mask to expose the substrate; after the recessing of the isolation structure, depositing a seal layer over the substrate, the isolation structure, and the cladding layer; forming a sacrificial plug over the seal layer and between the two fins; and depositing a dielectric top cover over the sacrificial plug and laterally between the two fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Ko-Cheng Liu, Ming-Shuan Li, Ming-Lung Cheng, Chang-Miao Liu
  • Publication number: 20230069501
    Abstract: A method includes providing a first semiconductor layer at a frontside of a structure; implanting first dopants of a first conductivity-type into the first semiconductor layer, resulting in a doped layer in the first semiconductor layer; forming a stack of semiconductor layers over the first semiconductor layer; patterning the stack of semiconductor layers and the first semiconductor layer into fins; forming an isolation structure adjacent to a lower portion of the fins; etching the stack of semiconductor layers to form a source/drain trench over the first semiconductor layer; forming a source/drain feature in the source/drain trench, wherein the source/drain feature is doped with second dopants of a second conductivity-type opposite to the first conductivity-type; forming a contact hole at a backside of the structure, wherein the contact hole exposes the doped layer in the first semiconductor layer; and forming a first contact structure in the contact hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2021
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Chih Chieh Yeh, Ming-Shuan Li, Chih-Hung Wang, Zi-Ang Su
  • Publication number: 20220384570
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a power rail, a dielectric layer over the power rail, a first source/drain feature over the dielectric layer, a via structure extending through the dielectric layer and electrically connecting the first source/drain feature to the power rail, and two dielectric fins disposed on both sides of the first source/drain feature. Each of the dielectric fins includes two seal spacers, a dielectric bottom cover between bottom portions of the seal spacers, a dielectric top cover between top portions of the seal spacers, and an air gap surrounded by the seal spacers, the dielectric bottom cover, and the dielectric top cover.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Ko-Cheng Liu, Ming-Shuan Li, Ming-Lung Cheng, Chang-Miao Liu
  • Publication number: 20220367725
    Abstract: A method of fabricating a device includes providing a fin extending from a substrate in a device type region, where the fin includes a plurality of semiconductor channel layers. In some embodiments, the method further includes forming a gate structure over the fin. Thereafter, in some examples, the method includes removing a portion of the plurality of semiconductor channel layers within a source/drain region adjacent to the gate structure to form a trench in the source/drain region. In some cases, the method further includes after forming the trench, depositing an adhesion layer within the source/drain region along a sidewall surface of the trench. In various embodiments, and after depositing the adhesion layer, the method further includes epitaxially growing a continuous first source/drain layer over the adhesion layer along the sidewall surface of the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2021
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Shih-Hao LIN, Chong-De LIEN, Chih-Chuan YANG, Chih-Yu HSU, Ming-Shuan LI, Hsin-Wen SU
  • Publication number: 20220359647
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes N-type MBC transistors formed over a first region of a hybrid substrate and P-type MBC transistors formed over a second region of the hybrid substrate. The first region and the second region have top surfaces with different crystal orientations. Particularly, the first region for forming the N-type MBC transistors includes a top surface having a (100) crystal plane and the second region for forming P-type MBC transistors includes a top surface having a (110) crystal plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: November 10, 2022
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan Li, Chih Chieh Yeh, Shih-Hao Lin
  • Publication number: 20220352180
    Abstract: A method comprises forming a first fin including alternating first channel layers and first sacrificial layers and a second fin including alternating second channel layers and second sacrificial layers, forming a capping layer over the first and the second fin, forming a dummy gate stack over the capping layer, forming source/drain (S/D) features in the first and the second fin, removing the dummy gate stack to form a gate trench, removing the first sacrificial layers and the capping layer over the first fin to form first gaps, removing the capping layer over the second fin and portions of the second sacrificial layers to from second gaps, where remaining portions of the second sacrificial layers and the capping layers form a threshold voltage (Vt) modulation layer, and forming a metal gate stack in the gate trench, the first gaps, and the second gaps.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2021
    Publication date: November 3, 2022
    Inventors: Shih-Hao Lin, Chih-Hsiang Huang, Shang-Rong Li, Chih-Chuan Yang, Jui-Lin Chen, Ming-Shuan Li
  • Publication number: 20220310840
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method of forming the same are provided. In an embodiment, an exemplary semiconductor method includes forming a fin-shaped structure extending from a substrate, the fin-shaped structure includes a number of channel layers interleaved by a number of sacrificial layers, recessing a source/drain region to form a source/drain opening, performing a PAI process to amorphize a portion of the substrate exposed by the source/drain opening, forming a tensile stress film over the substrate, performing an annealing process to recrystallize the portion of the substrate, the recrystallized portion of the substrate includes dislocations, forming an epitaxial source/drain feature over the source/drain opening, and forming a gate structure wrapping around each of the plurality of channel layers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan Li, Wei-Yang Lee, Chia-Pin Lin
  • Publication number: 20220285346
    Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a method of forming the same are provided. In an embodiment, an exemplary semiconductor structure includes a number of channel members over a substrate, a gate structure wrapping around each of the number of channel members, a dielectric fin structure disposed adjacent to the gate structure, the dielectric fin structure includes a first dielectric layer disposed over the substrate and in direct contact with the first gate structure, a second dielectric layer disposed over the first dielectric layer, and a third dielectric layer. The third dielectric is disposed over the second dielectric layer and spaced apart from the first dielectric layer and the gate structure by the second dielectric layer. The dielectric fin structure also includes an isolation feature disposed directly over the third dielectric layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Inventors: Ming-Shuan Li, Tsung-Lin Lee, Chih Chieh Yeh