Patents by Inventor PENG-WEI CHU
PENG-WEI CHU 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: 12272602Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2024Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20240379457Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a first silicide, and a second silicide. The substrate has a first epitaxy region in a first transistor of a first conductive type and a second epitaxy region in a second transistor of a second conductive type. The first silicide is on the first epitaxy region, the first silicide comprising a first metal and a second metal, and the second silicide is on the second epitaxy region. A work function of the first silicide is greater than a work function of the second silicide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2024Publication date: November 14, 2024Inventors: SUNG-LI WANG, PENG-WEI CHU, YASUTOSHI OKUNO
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Publication number: 20240304499Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2024Publication date: September 12, 2024Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Patent number: 11990376Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2022Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20240088261Abstract: The structure of a semiconductor device with dual silicide contact structures and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A method of fabricating the semiconductor device includes forming first and second fin structures on a substrate, forming first and second epitaxial regions on the first and second fin structures, respectively, forming first and second contact openings on the first and second epitaxial regions, respectively, selectively forming an oxide capping layer on exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, selectively forming a first metal silicide layer on exposed surfaces of the first epitaxial region, removing the oxide capping layer, and forming first and second conductive regions on the metal silicide layer and on the exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, respectively. The first metal silicide layer includes a first metal. The first and second conductive regions includes a second metal different from the first metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Peng-Wei CHU, Yasutoshi OKUNO, Ding-Kang SHIH, Sung-Li WANG
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Patent number: 11855177Abstract: The structure of a semiconductor device with dual silicide contact structures and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A method of fabricating the semiconductor device includes forming first and second fin structures on a substrate, forming first and second epitaxial regions on the first and second fin structures, respectively, forming first and second contact openings on the first and second epitaxial regions, respectively, selectively forming an oxide capping layer on exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, selectively forming a first metal silicide layer on exposed surfaces of the first epitaxial region, removing the oxide capping layer, and forming first and second conductive regions on the metal silicide layer and on the exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, respectively. The first metal silicide layer includes a first metal. The first and second conductive regions includes a second metal different from the first metal.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Ding-Kang Shih, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20220375797Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Patent number: 11482458Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2021Date of Patent: October 25, 2022Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20220181464Abstract: The structure of a semiconductor device with dual silicide contact structures and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A method of fabricating the semiconductor device includes forming first and second fin structures on a substrate, forming first and second epitaxial regions on the first and second fin structures, respectively, forming first and second contact openings on the first and second epitaxial regions, respectively, selectively forming an oxide capping layer on exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, selectively forming a first metal silicide layer on exposed surfaces of the first epitaxial region, removing the oxide capping layer, and forming first and second conductive regions on the metal silicide layer and on the exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, respectively. The first metal silicide layer includes a first metal. The first and second conductive regions includes a second metal different from the first metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2022Publication date: June 9, 2022Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Peng-Wei CHU, Ding-Kang Shih, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Patent number: 11233134Abstract: The structure of a semiconductor device with dual silicide contact structures and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A method of fabricating the semiconductor device includes forming first and second fin structures on a substrate, forming first and second epitaxial regions on the first and second fin structures, respectively, forming first and second contact openings on the first and second epitaxial regions, respectively, selectively forming an oxide capping layer on exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, selectively forming a first metal silicide layer on exposed surfaces of the first epitaxial region, removing the oxide capping layer, and forming first and second conductive regions on the metal silicide layer and on the exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, respectively. The first metal silicide layer includes a first metal. The first and second conductive regions includes a second metal different from the first metal.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2019Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Ding-Kang Shih, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20210280472Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a substrate, a first silicide, and a second silicide. The substrate has a first epitaxy region in a first transistor of a first conductive type and a second epitaxy region in a second transistor of a second conductive type. The first silicide is on the first epitaxy region, the first silicide comprising a first metal and a second metal, and the second silicide is on the second epitaxy region. A work function of the first silicide is greater than a work function of the second silicide.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: SUNG-LI WANG, PENG-WEI CHU, YASUTOSHI OKUNO
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Publication number: 20210225712Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2021Publication date: July 22, 2021Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20210193816Abstract: The structure of a semiconductor device with dual silicide contact structures and a method of fabricating the semiconductor device are disclosed. A method of fabricating the semiconductor device includes forming first and second fin structures on a substrate, forming first and second epitaxial regions on the first and second fin structures, respectively, forming first and second contact openings on the first and second epitaxial regions, respectively, selectively forming an oxide capping layer on exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, selectively forming a first metal silicide layer on exposed surfaces of the first epitaxial region, removing the oxide capping layer, and forming first and second conductive regions on the metal silicide layer and on the exposed surfaces of the second epitaxial region, respectively. The first metal silicide layer includes a first metal. The first and second conductive regions includes a second metal different from the first metal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2019Publication date: June 24, 2021Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Ding-Kang Shih, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Patent number: 11031300Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure is provided. The method includes: receiving a substrate having a first epitaxy region in a first transistor of a first conductive type and a second epitaxy region in a second transistor of a second conductive type; introducing an agent onto the first epitaxy region and the second epitaxy region, wherein the agent is selectively deposited to the second epitaxy region; selectively depositing a first metal layer on the first epitaxy region; and depositing a second metal layer on the first epitaxy region and the second epitaxy region. A semiconductor structure according to the method is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2019Date of Patent: June 8, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTD.Inventors: Sung-Li Wang, Peng-Wei Chu, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Patent number: 10978354Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2019Date of Patent: April 13, 2021Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20200294864Abstract: A semiconductor device and a method of making the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes forming a first type epitaxial layer over a second type source/drain feature of a second type transistor, forming a second type epitaxial layer over a first type source/drain feature of a first type transistor, selectively depositing a first metal over the first type epitaxial layer to form a first metal layer while the first metal is substantially not deposited over the second type epitaxial layer over the first type source/drain feature, and depositing a second metal over the first metal layer and the second type epitaxial layer to form a second metal layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2019Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Peng-Wei Chu, Sung-Li Wang, Yasutoshi Okuno
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Publication number: 20200043805Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure is provided. The method includes: receiving a substrate having a first epitaxy region in a first transistor of a first conductive type and a second epitaxy region in a second transistor of a second conductive type; introducing an agent onto the first epitaxy region and the second epitaxy region, wherein the agent is selectively deposited to the second epitaxy region; selectively depositing a first metal layer on the first epitaxy region; and depositing a second metal layer on the first epitaxy region and the second epitaxy region. A semiconductor structure according to the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: SUNG-LI WANG, PENG-WEI CHU, YASUTOSHI OKUNO