Patents by Inventor Robert S. Chau
Robert S. Chau 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: 11869894Abstract: A stacked device structure includes a first device structure including a first body that includes a semiconductor material, and a plurality of terminals coupled with the first body. The stacked device structure further includes an insulator between the first device structure and a second device structure. The second device structure includes a second body such as a fin structure directly above the insulator. The second device structure further includes a gate coupled to the fin structure, a spacer including a dielectric material adjacent to the gate, and an epitaxial structure adjacent to a sidewall of the fin structure and between the spacer and the insulator. A metallization structure is coupled to a sidewall surface of the epitaxial structure, and further coupled with one of the terminals of the first device.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Aaron D. Lilak, Anh Phan, Patrick Morrow, Willy Rachmady, Gilbert Dewey, Jessica M. Torres, Kimin Jun, Tristan A. Tronic, Christopher J. Jezewski, Hui Jae Yoo, Robert S. Chau, Chi-Hwa Tsang
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Publication number: 20220344376Abstract: A stacked device structure includes a first device structure including a first body that includes a semiconductor material, and a plurality of terminals coupled with the first body. The stacked device structure further includes an insulator between the first device structure and a second device structure. The second device structure includes a second body such as a fin structure directly above the insulator. The second device structure further includes a gate coupled to the fin structure, a spacer including a dielectric material adjacent to the gate, and an epitaxial structure adjacent to a sidewall of the fin structure and between the spacer and the insulator. A metallization structure is coupled to a sidewall surface of the epitaxial structure, and further coupled with one of the terminals of the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2022Publication date: October 27, 2022Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Aaron D. Lilak, Anh Phan, Patrick Morrow, Willy Rachmady, Gilbert Dewey, Jessica M. Torres, Kimin Jun, Tristan A. Tronic, Christopher J. Jezewski, Hui Jae Yoo, Robert S. Chau, Chi-Hwa Tsang
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Patent number: 11430814Abstract: A stacked device structure includes a first device structure including a first body that includes a semiconductor material, and a plurality of terminals coupled with the first body. The stacked device structure further includes an insulator between the first device structure and a second device structure. The second device structure includes a second body such as a fin structure directly above the insulator. The second device structure further includes a gate coupled to the fin structure, a spacer including a dielectric material adjacent to the gate, and an epitaxial structure adjacent to a sidewall of the fin structure and between the spacer and the insulator. A metallization structure is coupled to a sidewall surface of the epitaxial structure, and further coupled with one of the terminals of the first device.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 30, 2022Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Aaron D. Lilak, Anh Phan, Patrick Morrow, Willy Rachmady, Gilbert Dewey, Jessica M. Torres, Kimin Jun, Tristan A. Tronic, Christopher J. Jezewski, Hui Jae Yoo, Robert S. Chau, Chi-Hwa Tsang
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Publication number: 20220102339Abstract: Gallium nitride (GaN) three-dimensional integrated circuit technology is described. In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a layer including gallium and nitrogen, a plurality of gate structures over the layer including gallium and nitrogen, a source region on a first side of the plurality of gate structures, a drain region on a second side of the plurality of gate structures, the second side opposite the first side, and a drain field plate above the drain region wherein the drain field plate is coupled to the source region. In another example, a semiconductor package includes a package substrate. A first integrated circuit (IC) die is coupled to the package substrate. The first IC die includes a GaN device layer and a Si-based CMOS layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Han Wui THEN, Marko RADOSAVLJEVIC, Pratik KOIRALA, Nicole K. THOMAS, Paul B. FISCHER, Adel A. ELSHERBINI, Tushar TALUKDAR, Johanna M. SWAN, Wilfred GOMES, Robert S. CHAU, Beomseok CHOI
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Publication number: 20220102344Abstract: Gallium nitride (GaN) three-dimensional integrated circuit technology is described. In an example, an integrated circuit structure includes a layer including gallium and nitrogen, a plurality of gate structures over the layer including gallium and nitrogen, a source region on a first side of the plurality of gate structures, a drain region on a second side of the plurality of gate structures, the second side opposite the first side, and a drain field plate above the drain region wherein the drain field plate is coupled to the source region. In another example, a semiconductor package includes a package substrate. A first integrated circuit (IC) die is coupled to the package substrate. The first IC die includes a GaN device layer and a Si-based CMOS layer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Han Wui THEN, Marko RADOSAVLJEVIC, Pratik KOIRALA, Nicole K. THOMAS, Paul B. FISCHER, Adel A. ELSHERBINI, Tushar TALUKDAR, Johanna M. SWAN, Wilfred GOMES, Robert S. CHAU, Beomseok CHOI
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Patent number: 11195944Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for gallium nitride (GaN) oxide isolation and formation of GaN transistor structures on a substrate. In some cases, the GaN transistor structures can be used for system-on-chip integration of high-voltage GaN front-end radio frequency (RF) switches on a bulk silicon substrate. The techniques can include, for example, forming multiple fins in a substrate, depositing the GaN layer on the fins, oxidizing at least a portion of each fin in a gap below the GaN layer, and forming one or more transistors on and/or from the GaN layer. In some cases, the GaN layer is a plurality of GaN islands, each island corresponding to a given fin. The techniques can be used to form various non-planar isolated GaN transistor architectures having a relatively small form factor, low on-state resistance, and low off-state leakage, in some cases.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Han Wui Then, Sansaptak Dasgupta, Sanaz K. Gardner, Marko Radosavljevic, Seung Hoon Sung, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 11177376Abstract: III-N semiconductor heterostructures on III-N epitaxial islands laterally overgrown from a mesa of a silicon substrate. An IC may include a III-N semiconductor device disposed on the III-N epitaxial island overhanging the silicon mesa and may further include a silicon-based MOSFET monolithically integrated with the III-N device. Lateral epitaxial overgrowth from silicon mesas may provide III-N semiconductor regions of good crystal quality upon which transistors or other active semiconductor devices may be fabricated. Overhanging surfaces of III-N islands may provide multiple device layers on surfaces of differing polarity. Spacing between separate III-N islands may provide mechanical compliance to an IC including III-N semiconductor devices. Undercut of the silicon mesa may be utilized for transfer of III-N epitaxial islands to alternative substrates.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Sansaptak Dasgupta, Han Wui Then, Sanaz K. Gardner, Marko Radosavljevic, Seung Hoon Sung, Benjamin Chu-Kung, Robert S. Chau
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Publication number: 20210135007Abstract: A method of fabricating a MOS transistor having a thinned channel region is described. The channel region is etched following removal of a dummy gate. The source and drain regions have relatively low resistance with the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Justin K. Brask, Robert S. Chau, Suman Datta, Mark L. Doczy, Brian S. Doyle, Jack T. Kavalieros, Amlan Majumdar, Matthew V. Metz, Marko Radosavljevic
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Patent number: 10937907Abstract: A method of fabricating a MOS transistor having a thinned channel region is described. The channel region is etched following removal of a dummy gate. The source and drain regions have relatively low resistance with the process.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2019Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Justin K. Brask, Robert S. Chau, Suman Datta, Mark L. Doczy, Brian S. Doyle, Jack T. Kavalieros, Amlan Majumdar, Matthew V. Metz, Marko Radosavljevic
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Patent number: 10930500Abstract: III-N semiconductor heterostructures including a raised III-N semiconductor structures with inclined sidewall facets are described. In embodiments, lateral epitaxial overgrowth favoring semi-polar inclined sidewall facets is employed to bend crystal defects from vertical propagation to horizontal propagation. In embodiments, arbitrarily large merged III-N semiconductor structures having low defect density surfaces may be overgrown from trenches exposing a (100) surface of a silicon substrate. III-N devices, such as III-N transistors, may be further formed on the raised III-N semiconductor structures while silicon-based transistors may be formed in other regions of the silicon substrate.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 23, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Sansaptak Dasgupta, Han Wui Then, Benjamin Chu-Kung, Marko Radosavljevic, Sanaz K. Gardner, Seung Hoon Sung, Ravi Pillarisetty, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 10897009Abstract: Resistive memory cells, precursors thereof, and methods of making resistive memory cells are described. In some embodiments, the resistive memory cells are formed from a resistive memory precursor that includes a switching layer precursor containing a plurality of oxygen vacancies that are present in a controlled distribution therein, optionally without the use of an oxygen exchange layer. In these or other embodiments, the resistive memory precursors described may include a second electrode formed on a switching layer precursor, wherein the second electrode is includes a second electrode material that is conductive but which does not substantially react with oxygen. Devices including resistive memory cells are also described.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Niloy Mukherjee, Ravi Pillarisetty, Prashant Majhi, Uday Shah, Ryan E Arch, Markus Kuhn, Justin S. Brockman, Huiying Liu, Elijah V Karpov, Kaan Oguz, Brian S. Doyle, Robert S. Chau
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Publication number: 20200395386Abstract: A stacked device structure includes a first device structure including a first body that includes a semiconductor material, and a plurality of terminals coupled with the first body. The stacked device structure further includes an insulator between the first device structure and a second device structure. The second device structure includes a second body such as a fin structure directly above the insulator. The second device structure further includes a gate coupled to the fin structure, a spacer including a dielectric material adjacent to the gate, and an epitaxial structure adjacent to a sidewall of the fin structure and between the spacer and the insulator. A metallization structure is coupled to a sidewall surface of the epitaxial structure, and further coupled with one of the terminals of the first device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: December 17, 2020Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Aaron D. Lilak, Anh Phan, Patrick Morrow, Willy Rachmady, Gilbert Dewey, Jessica M. Torres, Kimin Jun, Tristan A. Tronic, Christopher J. Jezewski, Hui Jae Yoo, Robert S. Chau, Chi-Hwa Tsang
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Patent number: 10850977Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for forming group III material-nitride (III-N) microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) structures on a group IV substrate, such as a silicon, silicon germanium, or germanium substrate. In some cases, the techniques include forming a III-N layer on the substrate and optionally on shallow trench isolation (STI) material, and then releasing the III-N layer by etching to form a free portion of the III-N layer suspended over the substrate. The techniques may include, for example, using a wet etch process that selectively etches the substrate and/or STI material, but does not etch the III-N material (or etches the III-N material at a substantially slower rate). Piezoresistive elements can be formed on the III-N layer to, for example, detect vibrations or deflection in the free/suspended portion of the III-N layer. Accordingly, MEMS sensors can be formed using the techniques, such as accelerometers, gyroscopes, and pressure sensors, for example.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 1, 2020Assignee: INTEL CORPORATIONInventors: Han Wui Then, Sansaptak Dasgupta, Sanaz K. Gardner, Ravi Pillarisetty, Marko Radosavljevic, Seung Hoon Sung, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 10832749Abstract: An embodiment includes an apparatus including: a substrate; a perpendicular magnetic tunnel junction (pMTJ), on the substrate, including a first fixed layer, a second fixed layer, and a free layer between the first and second fixed layers; a first dielectric layer between the first fixed layer and the free layer; and a second layer between the second fixed layer and the free layer. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Charles C. Kuo, Justin S. Brockman, Juan G. Alzate Vinasco, Kaan Oguz, Kevin P. O'Brien, Brian S. Doyle, Mark L. Doczy, Satyarth Suri, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 10832847Abstract: An embodiment includes an apparatus comprising: a substrate; a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ), on the substrate, comprising a fixed layer, a free layer, and a dielectric layer between the fixed and free layers; and a first synthetic anti-ferromagnetic (SAF) layer, a second SAF layer, and an intermediate layer, which includes a non-magnetic metal, between the first and second SAF layers; wherein the first SAF layer includes a Heusler alloy. Other embodiments are described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2015Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Brian S. Doyle, Kaan Oguz, Kevin P. O'Brien, David L. Kencke, Charles C. Kuo, Mark L. Doczy, Satyarth Suri, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 10763248Abstract: The electrical and electrochemical properties of various semiconductors may limit the usefulness of various semiconductor materials for one or more purposes. A completed gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor layer containing a number of GaN power management integrated circuit (PMIC) dies may be bonded to a completed silicon semiconductor layer containing a number of complementary metal oxide (CMOS) control circuit dies. The completed GaN layer and the completed silicon layer may be full size (e.g., 300 mm). A layer transfer operation may be used to bond the completed GaN layer to the completed silicon layer. The layer transfer operation may be performed on full size wafers. After slicing the full size wafers a large number of multi-layer dies, each having a GaN die layer transferred to a silicon die may be produced.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Sansaptak W. Dasgupta, Marko Radosavljevic, Han Wui Then, Ravi Pillarisetty, Kimin Jun, Patrick Morrow, Valluri R. Rao, Paul B. Fischer, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 10756183Abstract: The present description relates to n-channel gallium nitride transistors which include a recessed gate electrode, wherein the polarization layer between the gate electrode and the gallium nitride layer is less than about 1 nm. In additional embodiments, the n-channel gallium nitride transistors may have an asymmetric configuration, wherein a gate-to drain length is greater than a gate-to-source length. In further embodiment, the n-channel gallium nitride transistors may be utilized in wireless power/charging devices for improved efficiencies, longer transmission distances, and smaller form factors, when compared with wireless power/charging devices using silicon-based transistors.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2018Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Han Wui Then, Sansaptak Dasgupta, Marko Radosavljevic, Sanaz K. Gardner, Seung Hoon Sung, Robert S. Chau
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Patent number: 10756198Abstract: An interlayer is used to reduce Fermi-level pinning phenomena in a semiconductive device with a semiconductive substrate. The interlayer may be a rare-earth oxide. The interlayer may be an ionic semiconductor. A metallic barrier film may be disposed between the interlayer and a metallic coupling. The interlayer may be a thermal-process combination of the metallic barrier film and the semiconductive substrate. A process of forming the interlayer may include grading the interlayer. A computing system includes the interlayer.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2017Date of Patent: August 25, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Gilbert Dewey, Niloy Mukherjee, Matthew Metz, Jack T. Kavalieros, Nancy M. Zelick, Robert S. Chau
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Publication number: 20200227396Abstract: The electrical and electrochemical properties of various semiconductors may limit the usefulness of various semiconductor materials for one or more purposes. A completed gallium nitride (GaN) semiconductor layer containing a number of GaN power management integrated circuit (PMIC) dies may be bonded to a completed silicon semiconductor layer containing a number of complementary metal oxide (CMOS) control circuit dies. The completed GaN layer and the completed silicon layer may be full size (e.g., 300 mm). A layer transfer operation may be used to bond the completed GaN layer to the completed silicon layer. The layer transfer operation may be performed on full size wafers. After slicing the full size wafers a large number of multi-layer dies, each having a GaN die layer transferred to a silicon die may be produced.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Intel CorporationInventors: Sansaptak W. DASGUPTA, Marko RADOSAVLJEVIC, Han Wui THEN, Ravi PILLARISETTY, Kimin JUN, Patrick MORROW, Valluri R. RAO, Paul B. FISCHER, Robert S. CHAU
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Patent number: 10707409Abstract: Techniques are disclosed for fabricating a self-aligned spin-transfer torque memory (STTM) device with a dot-contacted free magnetic layer. In some embodiments, the disclosed STTM device includes a first dielectric spacer covering sidewalls of an electrically conductive hardmask layer that is patterned to provide an electronic contact for the STTM's free magnetic layer. The hardmask contact can be narrower than the free magnetic layer. The first dielectric spacer can be utilized in patterning the STTM's fixed magnetic layer. In some embodiments, the STTM further includes an optional second dielectric spacer covering sidewalls of its free magnetic layer. The second dielectric spacer can be utilized in patterning the STTM's fixed magnetic layer and may serve, at least in part, to protect the sidewalls of the free magnetic layer from redepositing of etch byproducts during such patterning, thereby preventing electrical shorting between the fixed magnetic layer and the free magnetic layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 7, 2020Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Charles C. Kuo, Kaan Oguz, Brian S. Doyle, Mark L. Doczy, David L. Kencke, Satyarth Suri, Robert S. Chau