Patents by Inventor Rai-Min Huang
Rai-Min Huang 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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Publication number: 20160141387Abstract: A fin shaped structure and a method of forming the same, wherein the method includes forming a fin structure on a substrate. Next, an insulation layer is formed on the substrate and surrounds the fin structure, wherein the insulation layer covers a bottom portion of the fin structure to expose an exposed portion of the fin structure protruded from the insulation layer. Then, a buffer layer is formed on the fin structure. Following this, a threshold voltage implantation process is performed to penetrate through the buffer layer after forming the insulation layer, to form a first doped region on the exposed portion of the fin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: I-Ming Tseng, Rai-Min Huang, Tong-Jyun Huang, Kuan-Hsien Li, Chen-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 9312352Abstract: A method for fabricating a field-effect transistor is provided. The method includes: forming a gate dielectric layer and a barrier layer on a substrate in sequence; forming a first silicon layer on and in contact with the barrier layer; performing a thermal treatment to form a silicide layer between the barrier layer and the first silicon layer; and forming a second silicon layer on and in contact with the first silicon layer.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2015Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kun-Yuan Lo, Chih-Wei Yang, Cheng-Guo Chen, Rai-Min Huang, Jian-Cun Ke
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Publication number: 20160027885Abstract: A method for fabricating a field-effect transistor is provided. The method includes: forming a gate dielectric layer and a barrier layer on a substrate in sequence; forming a first silicon layer on and in contact with the barrier layer; performing a thermal treatment to form a silicide layer between the barrier layer and the first silicon layer; and forming a second silicon layer on and in contact with the first silicon layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Kun-Yuan LO, Chih-Wei YANG, Cheng-Guo CHEN, Rai-Min HUANG, Jian-Cun KE
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Patent number: 9184254Abstract: A field-effect transistor comprises a substrate, a gate dielectric layer, a barrier layer, a metal gate electrode and a source/drain structure. The gate dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate. The barrier layer having a titanium-rich surface is disposed on the gate dielectric layer. The metal gate electrode is disposed on the titanium-diffused surface. The source/drain structure is formed in the substrate and adjacent to the metal gate electrode.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2013Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kun-Yuan Lo, Chih-Wei Yang, Cheng-Guo Chen, Rai-Min Huang, Jian-Cun Ke
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Publication number: 20150295090Abstract: A Fin-FET and a method of forming the Fin-FET are provided. A substrate is provided, and then a mask layer is formed thereabove. A first trench is formed in the substrate and the mask layer. A semiconductor layer is formed in the first trench. Next, the mask layer is removed such that the semi-conductive layer becomes a fin structure embedded in the substrate and protruded above the substrate. Finally, a gate layer is formed on the fin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Chen-Hua Tsai, Rai-Min Huang, Sheng-Huei Dai, Chun-Hsien Lin
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Patent number: 9105660Abstract: A method of forming a Fin-FET is provided. A substrate is provided, then a mask layer is formed thereabove. A first trench is formed in the substrate and the mask layer. A semiconductor layer is formed in the first trench. Next, the mask layer is removed such that the semi-conductive layer becomes a fin structure embedded in the substrate and protruded above the substrate. Finally, a gate layer is formed on the fin structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2011Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chen-Hua Tsai, Rai-Min Huang, Sheng-Huei Dai, Chun-Hsien Lin
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Patent number: 9093465Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A substrate including at least a fin structure is provided, and a material layer is formed to cover the fin structure. Then, a first planarization process is performed on the material layer to form a first material layer, and an oxide layer is formed on the first material layer. Subsequently, the oxide layer is totally removed to expose the first material layer, and a second material layer is formed in-situ on the first material layer after totally removing the oxide layer.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2013Date of Patent: July 28, 2015Assignee: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Yu-Ting Li, Po-Cheng Huang, Wu-Sian Sie, Chun-Hsiung Wang, Yi-Liang Liu, Chia-Lin Hsu, Rai-Min Huang
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Publication number: 20150162419Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A substrate including at least a fin structure is provided, and a material layer is formed to cover the fin structure. Then, a first planarization process is performed on the material layer to form a first material layer, and an oxide layer is formed on the first material layer. Subsequently, the oxide layer is totally removed to expose the first material layer, and a second material layer is formed in-situ on the first material layer after totally removing the oxide layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2013Publication date: June 11, 2015Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Yu-Ting Li, Po-Cheng Huang, Wu-Sian Sie, Chun-Hsiung Wang, Yi-Liang Liu, Chia-Lin Hsu, Rai-Min Huang
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Publication number: 20150064929Abstract: A method of gap filling includes providing a substrate having a plurality of gaps formed therein. Then, an in-situ steam generation oxidation is performed to form an oxide liner on the substrate. The oxide liner is formed to cover surfaces of the gaps. Subsequently, a high aspect ratio process is performed to form an oxide protecting layer on the oxide liner. After forming the oxide protecting layer, a flowable chemical vapor deposition is performed to form an oxide filling on the oxide protecting layer. More important, the gaps are filled up with the oxide filling layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: March 5, 2015Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: I-Ming Tseng, Shih-Hung Tsai, Rai-Min Huang, Yu-Ting Lin, Chien-Ting Lin, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 8951855Abstract: A manufacturing method for a semiconductor device having a metal gate is provided. First and second gate trenches are respectively formed in first and second semiconductor devices. A work-function metal layer is formed in the first and second gate trenches. A shielding layer is formed on the substrate. A first removing step is performed, so that the remaining shielding layer is at bottom of the second gate trench and fills up the first gate trench. A second removing step is performed, so that the remaining shielding layer is at bottom of the first gate trench to expose the work-function metal layer at sidewall of the first gate trench and in the second gate trench. The work-function metal layer not covered by the remaining shielding layer is removed, so that the remaining work-function metal layer is only at bottom of the first gate trench. The remaining shielding layer is removed.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2012Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Chien-Ming Lai, Rai-Min Huang, Tong-Jyun Huang, Che-Hua Hsu, Yi-Wen Chen
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Publication number: 20150014808Abstract: A fabrication method for a semiconductor structure at least includes the following steps. First, a pattern mask with a predetermined layout pattern is formed on a substrate. The layout pattern is then transferred to the underneath substrate so as to form at least a fin-shaped structure in the substrate. Subsequently, a shallow trench isolation structure is formed around the fin-shaped structure. Afterwards, a steam oxidation process is carried out to oxidize the fin-shaped structure protruding from the shallow trench isolation and to form an oxide layer on its surface. Finally, the oxide layer is removed completely.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2013Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Shih-Hung Tsai, Rai-Min Huang, I-Ming Tseng, Yu-Ting Lin, Chien-Ting Lin
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Publication number: 20140327093Abstract: A field-effect transistor comprises a substrate, a gate dielectric layer, a barrier layer, a metal gate electrode and a source/drain structure. The gate dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate. The barrier layer having a titanium-rich surface is disposed on the gate dielectric layer. The metal gate electrode is disposed on the titanium-diffused surface. The source/drain structure is formed in the substrate and adjacent to the metal gate electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2013Publication date: November 6, 2014Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATIONInventors: Kun-Yuan LO, Chih-Wei YANG, Cheng-Guo CHEN, Rai-Min HUANG, Jian-Cun KE
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Patent number: 8853013Abstract: A method for fabricating a field effect transistor with fin structure includes the following sequences. First, a substrate is provided and at least a fin structure is formed on the substrate. Then, an etching process is performed to round at least an upper edge in the fin structure. Finally, a gate covering the fin structure is formed.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Shih-Hung Tsai, Rai-Min Huang, Chien-Ting Lin
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Publication number: 20140252482Abstract: A FINFET transistor structure includes a substrate including a fin structure. Two combined recesses embedded within the substrate, wherein each of the combined recesses includes a first recess extending in a vertical direction and a second recess extending in a lateral direction, the second recess has a protruding side extending to and under the fin structure. Two filling layers respectively fill in the combined recesses. A gate structure crosses the fin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Rai-Min Huang, Sheng-Huei Dai, Chen-Hua Tsai, Duan Quan Liao, Yikun Chen, Xiao Zhong Zhu
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Publication number: 20140225197Abstract: A FINFET transistor structure includes a substrate, a fin structure, an insulating layer and a gate structure. The fin structure is disposed on the substrate and directly connected to the substrate. Besides, the fin structure includes a fin conductive layer and a bottle neck. The insulating layer covers the substrate and has a protruding side which is formed by partially surrounding the bottle neck of the fin structure, and a bottom side in direct contact with the substrate so that the protruding side extend to and under the fin structure. The gate structure partially surrounds the fin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Rai-Min Huang, Sheng-Huei Dai, Chen-Hua Tsai, Duan Quan Liao, Yikun Chen, Xiao Zhong Zhu
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Patent number: 8772860Abstract: A FINFET transistor structure includes a substrate, a fin structure, an insulating layer and a gate structure. The fin structure is disposed on the substrate and directly connected to the substrate. Besides, the fin structure includes a fin conductive layer and a bottle neck. The insulating layer covers the substrate and has a protruding side which is formed by partially surrounding the bottle neck of the fin structure, and a bottom side in direct contact with the substrate so that the protruding side extend to and under the fin structure. The gate structure partially surrounds the fin structure.Type: GrantFiled: May 26, 2011Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Rai-Min Huang, Sheng-Huei Dai, Chen-Hua Tsai, Duan Quan Liao, Yikun Chen, Xiao Zhong Zhu
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Patent number: 8691651Abstract: A method of forming a Non-planar FET is provided. A substrate is provided. An active region and a peripheral region are defined on the substrate. A plurality of VSTI is formed in the active region of the substrate. A part of each VSTI is removed to expose a part of sidewall of the substrate. Then, a conductor layer is formed on the substrate which is then patterned to form a planar FET gate in the peripheral region and a Non-planar FET gate in the active region simultaneously. Last, a source/drain region is formed on two sides of the Non-planar FET gate.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2011Date of Patent: April 8, 2014Assignee: United Microelectronics Corp.Inventors: Sheng-Huei Dai, Rai-Min Huang, Chen-Hua Tsai, Shih-Hung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin
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Publication number: 20130280900Abstract: A manufacturing method for a semiconductor device having a metal gate is provided. First and second gate trenches are respectively formed in first and second semiconductor devices. A work-function metal layer is formed in the first and second gate trenches. A shielding layer is formed on the substrate. A first removing step is performed, so that the remaining shielding layer is at bottom of the second gate trench and fills up the first gate trench. A second removing step is performed, so that the remaining shielding layer is at bottom of the first gate trench to expose the work-function metal layer at sidewall of the first gate trench and in the second gate trench. The work-function metal layer not covered by the remaining shielding layer is removed, so that the remaining work-function metal layer is only at bottom of the first gate trench. The remaining shielding layer is removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2012Publication date: October 24, 2013Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.Inventors: Chien-Ming Lai, Rai-Min Huang, Tong-Jyun Huang, Che-Hua Hsu, Yi-Wen Chen
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Publication number: 20130052781Abstract: A method of forming a Non-planar FET is provided. A substrate is provided. An active region and a peripheral region are defined on the substrate. A plurality of VSTI is formed in the active region of the substrate. A part of each VSTI is removed to expose a part of sidewall of the substrate. Then, a conductor layer is formed on the substrate which is then patterned to form a planar FET gate in the peripheral region and a Non-planar FET gate in the active region simultaneously. Last, a source/drain region is formed on two sides of the Non-planar FET gate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2011Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventors: Sheng-Huei Dai, Rai-Min Huang, Chen-Hua Tsai, Shih-Hung Tsai, Chien-Ting Lin
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Publication number: 20130043506Abstract: A method of forming a Fin-FET is provided. A substrate is provided, then a mask layer is formed thereabove. A first trench is formed in the substrate and the mask layer. A semiconductor layer is formed in the first trench. Next, the mask layer is removed such that the semi-conductive layer becomes a fin structure embedded in the substrate and protruded above the substrate. Finally, a gate layer is formed on the fin structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Inventors: Chen-Hua Tsai, Rai-Min Huang, Sheng-Huei Dai, Chun-Hsien Lin