Patents by Inventor Patrick M. Shea

Patrick M. Shea 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: 10832915
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 10825926
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2020
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 10741479
    Abstract: A leadframe includes a common contact. A first transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a first interconnect structure of the first transistor disposed over the common contact. A second transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a second interconnect structure of the second transistor disposed over the common contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 10707327
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate including a doped region. A metal layer is formed on the doped region. An insulating layer covers the metal layer. The metal layer can serve as a buried metal layer which reduces electrical resistance between electrical charge in the doped region and adjacent contacts. The contacts can extend through the insulating layer between the buried metal layer and overlying metal stripes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Shea, David N. Okada, Samuel J. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20200144161
    Abstract: A leadframe includes a common contact. A first transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a first interconnect structure of the first transistor disposed over the common contact. A second transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a second interconnect structure of the second transistor disposed over the common contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Applicant: GREAT WALL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 10529651
    Abstract: A leadframe includes a common contact. A first transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a first interconnect structure of the first transistor disposed over the common contact. A second transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a second interconnect structure of the second transistor disposed over the common contact.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20190165093
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and a lightly doped drain (LDD) region formed in the substrate. A superjunction is formed in the LDD region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2019
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Patrick M. SHEA, Samuel J. ANDERSON, David N. OKADA
  • Publication number: 20190123194
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventor: Patrick M. SHEA
  • Publication number: 20190115218
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventor: Patrick M. SHEA
  • Patent number: 10199459
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and a lightly doped drain (LDD) region formed in the substrate. A superjunction is formed in the LDD region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Shea, Samuel J. Anderson, David N. Okada
  • Patent number: 10164088
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 10163639
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2018
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 10153167
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor wafer including a cavity formed in the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is bonded to the first semiconductor die over the cavity. A first transistor includes a portion of the first transistor formed over the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20170263737
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor wafer including a cavity formed in the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is bonded to the first semiconductor die over the cavity. A first transistor includes a portion of the first transistor formed over the cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20170179277
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: June 22, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 9666703
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a first semiconductor wafer including a cavity formed in the first semiconductor die. A second semiconductor die is bonded to the first semiconductor die over the cavity. A first transistor includes a portion of the first transistor formed over the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: GREAT WALL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Patent number: 9640638
    Abstract: A semiconductor device has a substrate and gate structure over the substrate. A source region is formed in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure. A drain region in the substrate adjacent to the gate structure opposite the source region. An interconnect structure is formed over the substrate by forming a conductive plane electrically connected to the source region, and forming a conductive layer within openings of the conductive plane and electrically connected to the drain region. The interconnect structure can be formed as stacked conductive layers laid out in alternating strips. The conductive plane extends under a gate terminal of the semiconductor device. An insulating layer is formed over the substrate and a field plate is formed in the insulating layer. The field plate is electrically connected the source terminal. A stress relief layer is formed over a surface of the substrate opposite the gate structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: GREAT WALL SEMICONDUCTOR CORPORATION
    Inventors: Samuel J. Anderson, David N. Okada, Patrick M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20170012111
    Abstract: A semiconductor device, method of manufacture of a semiconductor device, and electronic system are disclosed. For example, the semiconductor device includes at least one trench disposed in a semiconductor substrate of the semiconductor device, wherein the semiconductor substrate has a first conductivity type. The semiconductor device further includes a polysilicon depleted gate shield disposed in the at least one trench, wherein the polysilicon depleted gate shield has a second conductivity type. The semiconductor device also includes a drift region disposed in the semiconductor substrate adjacent to at least one sidewall of the at least one trench, wherein the drift region has the first conductivity type, and a polysilicon gate disposed over the depleted gate shield in the at least one trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea
  • Publication number: 20160308015
    Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor substrate including a doped region. A metal layer is formed on the doped region. An insulating layer covers the metal layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Applicant: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventors: Patrick M. Shea, David N. Okada, Samuel J. Anderson
  • Publication number: 20160284629
    Abstract: A leadframe includes a common contact. A first transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a first interconnect structure of the first transistor disposed over the common contact. A second transistor is disposed over the leadframe with a second interconnect structure of the second transistor disposed over the common contact.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Applicant: Great Wall Semiconductor Corporation
    Inventor: Patrick M. Shea