Abstract: Semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed herein. An exemplary method comprises forming first and second semiconductor fins in first and second regions of a substrate, respectively; forming first and second dummy gate stacks over the first and second semiconductor fins, respectively, and forming a spacer layer over the first and the second dummy gate stacks; forming a first pattern layer with a thickness along the spacer layer in the first region; form a first source/drain (S/D) trench along the first pattern layer and epitaxially growing a first epitaxial feature therein; removing the first pattern layer to expose the spacer layer; forming a second pattern layer with a different thickness along the spacer layer in the second region; form a second S/D trench along the second pattern layer and epitaxially growing a second epitaxial feature therein; and removing the second pattern layer to expose the spacer layer.

Abstract: A device includes a semiconductor substrate, a fin structure on the semiconductor substrate, a gate structure on the fin structure, and a pair of source/drain features on both sides of the gate structure. The gate structure includes an interfacial layer on the fin structure, a gate dielectric layer on the interfacial layer, and a gate electrode layer of a conductive material on and directly contacting the gate dielectric layer. The gate dielectric layer includes nitrogen element.

Abstract: A transistor includes a gate structure that has a first gate dielectric layer and a second gate dielectric layer. The first gate dielectric layer is disposed over the substrate. The first gate dielectric layer contains a first type of dielectric material that has a first dielectric constant. The second gate dielectric layer is disposed over the first gate dielectric layer. The second gate dielectric layer contains a second type of dielectric material that has a second dielectric constant. The second dielectric constant is greater than the first dielectric constant. The first dielectric constant and the second dielectric constant are each greater than a dielectric constant of silicon oxide.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of active region structures that each protrude upwards in a vertical direction. The active region structures each extend in a first horizontal direction. The active region structures are separated from one another in a second horizontal direction different from the first horizontal direction. A gate structure is disposed over the active region structures. The gate structure extends in the second horizontal direction. The gate structure partially wraps around each of the active region structures. A conductive capping layer is disposed over the gate structure. A gate via is disposed over the conductive capping layer. A dimension of the conductive capping layer measured in the second horizontal direction is substantially greater than a maximum dimension of the gate via measured in the second horizontal direction.

Abstract: A semiconductor device comprises a semiconductor die, comprising a stacking structure, a first bonding pad with a first bonding surface positioned away from the stack structure, and a second bonding pad; a carrier comprising a connecting surface; a third bonding pad which comprises a second bonding surface and is arranged on the connecting surface, and a fourth bonding pad arranged on the connecting surface of the carrier; and a conductive connecting layer comprising a first conductive part, comprising a first outer contour, and formed between and directly contacting the first bonding pad and the third bonding pad; a second conductive part formed between the second bonding pad and the fourth bonding pad; and a blocking part covering the first conductive part to form a covering area, wherein the first bonding surface comprises a first position which is the closest to the carrier within the covering area and a second position which is the farthest from the carrier within the covering area in a cross section vie

Abstract: Semiconductor device and the manufacturing method thereof are disclosed herein. An exemplary method comprises forming first and second semiconductor fins in first and second regions of a substrate, respectively; forming first and second dummy gate stacks over the first and second semiconductor fins, respectively, and forming a spacer layer over the first and the second dummy gate stacks; forming a first pattern layer with a thickness along the spacer layer in the first region; form a first source/drain (S/D) trench along the first pattern layer and epitaxially growing a first epitaxial feature therein; removing the first pattern layer to expose the spacer layer; forming a second pattern layer with a different thickness along the spacer layer in the second region; form a second S/D trench along the second pattern layer and epitaxially growing a second epitaxial feature therein; and removing the second pattern layer to expose the spacer layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a plurality of active region structures that each protrude upwards in a vertical direction. The active region structures each extend in a first horizontal direction. The active region structures are separated from one another in a second horizontal direction different from the first horizontal direction. A gate structure is disposed over the active region structures. The gate structure extends in the second horizontal direction. The gate structure partially wraps around each of the active region structures. A conductive capping layer is disposed over the gate structure. A gate via is disposed over the conductive capping layer. A dimension of the conductive capping layer measured in the second horizontal direction is substantially greater than a maximum dimension of the gate via measured in the second horizontal direction.

Abstract: Package structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The package structure includes a first substrate and through vias formed through the first substrate. The package further includes redistribution layers formed over the first substrate and connected to the through vias and a first pillar layer formed over the redistribution layers. The package further includes a first barrier layer formed over the first pillar layer and a first cap layer formed over the first barrier layer. The package further includes an underfill layer formed over the redistribution layers and surrounding the first pillar layer, the first barrier layer, and the first cap layer. In addition, the first barrier layer has a first protruding portion laterally extending outside a first sidewall surface of the first pillar layer and a second sidewall surface of the first cap layer.

Abstract: A device includes a semiconductor substrate, a fin structure on the semiconductor substrate, a gate structure on the fin structure, and a pair of source/drain features on both sides of the gate structure. The gate structure includes an interfacial layer on the fin structure, a gate dielectric layer on the interfacial layer, and a gate electrode layer of a conductive material on and directly contacting the gate dielectric layer. The gate dielectric layer includes nitrogen element.

Abstract: An optical element driving mechanism is provided and includes a fixed assembly, a movable assembly, a driving assembly and a stopping assembly. The fixed assembly has a main axis. The movable assembly is configured to connect an optical element, and the movable assembly is movable relative to the fixed assembly. The driving assembly is configured to drive the movable assembly to move relative to the fixed assembly. The stopping assembly is configured to limit the movement of the movable assembly relative to the fixed assembly within a range of motion.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor device includes a first channel members being vertically stacked, a second channel members being vertically stacked, an n-type work function layer wrapping around each of the first channel members, a first p-type work function layer over the n-type work function layer and wrapping around each of the first channel members, a second p-type work function layer wrapping around each of the second channel members, a third p-type work function layer over the second p-type work function layer and wrapping around each of the second channel members, and a gate cap layer over a top surface of the first p-type work function layer and a top surface of the third p-type work function layer such that the gate cap layer electrically couples the first p-type work function layer and the third p-type work function layer.

Abstract: A transistor includes a gate structure that has a first gate dielectric layer and a second gate dielectric layer. The first gate dielectric layer is disposed over the substrate. The first gate dielectric layer contains a first type of dielectric material that has a first dielectric constant. The second gate dielectric layer is disposed over the first gate dielectric layer. The second gate dielectric layer contains a second type of dielectric material that has a second dielectric constant. The second dielectric constant is greater than the first dielectric constant. The first dielectric constant and the second dielectric constant are each greater than a dielectric constant of silicon oxide.

Abstract: This invention discloses an injection molding machine and a heat-insulating structure of a barrel thereof. The heat-insulating structure covers the barrel of the injection molding machine. The heat-insulating structure includes a plurality of heat-insulating units and a plurality of heat-resistant interlinings. The heat-insulating units are disposed on an outer surface of the barrel in turn along an axial direction of the barrel. The heat-resistant interlinings are located between the heat-insulating units and connect the heat-insulating units, respectively. Each heat-insulating unit includes a heat-resistant layer, a heat-insulating material layer, and an insulating layer in turn. The heat-resistant layer covers the outer surface of the barrel of the injection molding machine.

Abstract: This invention discloses an injection molding machine and a heat-insulating structure of a barrel thereof. The heat-insulating structure covers the barrel of the injection molding machine. The heat-insulating structure includes a plurality of heat-insulating units and a plurality of heat-resistant interlinings. The heat-insulating units are disposed on an outer surface of the barrel in turn along an axial direction of the barrel. The heat-resistant interlinings are located between the heat-insulating units and connect the heat-insulating units, respectively. Each heat-insulating unit includes a heat-resistant layer, a heat-insulating material layer, and an insulating layer in turn. The heat-resistant layer covers the outer surface of the barrel of the injection molding machine.

Abstract: This present invention provides methods for isolating interconnects characterized by first isolating the top and bottom interconnects with an IMD consisting of a traditional low-k dielectric material, then dissolving the low-k material with a suitable solvent and using air or a noble gas instead of the traditional low-k dielectric material to isolate the interconnects.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of forming a crown capacitor for a DRAM cell. An etching method having different selectivity between the BPSG and silicon oxynitride layer is applied to form a sacrificial structure with a concanovenex sidewall. Using the sacrificial structure as a mold, a high capacitance crown capacitor is obtained.

Abstract: A method for fabricating a DRAM capacitor is described. First, a semiconductor substrate having a capacitor contact is provided. Next, a first polysilicon layer is formed. Then, an oxide layer and a silicon oxy-nitride layer are sequentially formed over the first polysilicon layer. Next, the silicon oxy-nitride layer, the oxide layer, and the first polysilicon layer are selectively etched to leave a rectangular stack layer. Afterwards, the oxide layer and the first polysilicon layer of the rectangular stack layer are etched from the sidewall direction to leave a double T-shaped stack layer. Then, second polysilicon layer is formed on the upper surface and the sidewall of the double T-shaped stack layer. Next, the second polysilicon layer is selectively removed. The remaining second and first polysilicon layer are used as the bottom electrode. Afterwards, a dielectric layer and an upper electrode are formed on the bottom electrode.