Patents by Inventor Shih-Fang Tzou
Shih-Fang Tzou 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: 12272646Abstract: A semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. An under-cut structure is formed at an edge of a bit line contact opening in the process of forming the bit line contact opening for avoiding short problems caused by alignment shifting, and the process window of the process of forming the bit line contact opening may be improved accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2023Date of Patent: April 8, 2025Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Yi Chang, Shih-Fang Tzou, Fu-Che Lee, Chien-Cheng Tsai, Feng-Ming Huang
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Publication number: 20240349493Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor memory device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a plurality of gates is formed in the substrate, along a first direction. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate, covering the gates, and a plug is then in the semiconductor layer, between two of the gates. Then, a deposition process is performed to from a stacked structure on the semiconductor layer. Finally, the stacked structure is patterned to form a plurality of bit lines, with one of the bit lines directly in contact with the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 26, 2024Publication date: October 17, 2024Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Wei Chen, Hsu-Yang Wang, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Publication number: 20240324187Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor memory device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a plurality of gates is formed in the substrate, along a first direction. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate, covering the gates, and a plug is then in the semiconductor layer, between two of the gates. Then, a deposition process is performed to from a stacked structure on the semiconductor layer. Finally, the stacked structure is patterned to form a plurality of bit lines, with one of the bit lines directly in contact with the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2024Publication date: September 26, 2024Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Wei Chen, Hsu-Yang Wang, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 12058851Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor memory device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a plurality of gates is formed in the substrate, along a first direction. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate, covering the gates, and a plug is then in the semiconductor layer, between two of the gates. Then, a deposition process is performed to from a stacked structure on the semiconductor layer. Finally, the stacked structure is patterned to form a plurality of bit lines, with one of the bit lines directly in contact with the plug.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2023Date of Patent: August 6, 2024Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Wei Chen, Hsu-Yang Wang, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Publication number: 20230369215Abstract: A semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. An under-cut structure is formed at an edge of a bit line contact opening in the process of forming the bit line contact opening for avoiding short problems caused by alignment shifting, and the process window of the process of forming the bit line contact opening may be improved accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2023Publication date: November 16, 2023Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Yi Chang, Shih-Fang Tzou, Fu-Che Lee, Chien-Cheng Tsai, Feng-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 11800702Abstract: A method for forming a memory device includes the steps of providing a substrate, forming an isolation structure in the substrate to define a plurality of active regions in the substrate, the active regions respectively comprising two terminal portions and a central portion between the terminal portions, forming a plurality of island features on the substrate, wherein each of the island features covers two of the terminals portions respectively belonging to two of the active regions, performing a first etching process, using the island features as an etching mask to etch the substrate to define a plurality of island structures and a first recessed region surrounding the island structures on the substrate, and removing the island features to expose the island structures.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2021Date of Patent: October 24, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Hsu-Yang Wang, Ping-Cheng Hsu, Shih-Fang Tzou, Chin-Lung Lin, Yi-Hsiu Lee, Koji Taniguchi, Harn-Jiunn Wang, Tsung-Ying Tsai
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Patent number: 11770924Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. Then, at least one trench is formed in the dielectric layer, to partially expose a top surface of the substrate. The trench includes a discontinuous sidewall having a turning portion. Next, a first deposition process is performed, to deposit a first semiconductor layer to fill up the trench and to further cover on the top surface of the dielectric layer. Following these, the first semiconductor layer is laterally etched, to partially remove the first semiconductor layer till exposing the turning portion of the trench. Finally, a second deposition is performed, to deposit a second semiconductor layer to fill up the trench.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2023Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Luo-Hsin Lee, Ting-Pang Chung, Shih-Han Hung, Po-Han Wu, Shu-Yen Chan, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 11769727Abstract: A semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. An under-cut structure is formed at an edge of a bit line contact opening in the process of forming the bit line contact opening for avoiding short problems caused by alignment shifting, and the process window of the process of forming the bit line contact opening may be improved accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Yi Chang, Shih-Fang Tzou, Fu-Che Lee, Chien-Cheng Tsai, Feng-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 11765881Abstract: A semiconductor structure with a capacitor landing pad includes a substrate. A capacitor contact plug is disposed on the substrate. A capacitor landing pad contacts and electrically connects the capacitor contact plug. A bit line is disposed on the substrate. A dielectric layer surrounds the capacitor landing pad. The dielectric layer includes a bottom surface lower than a top surface of the bit line.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2022Date of Patent: September 19, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Wei Feng, Shih-Fang Tzou, Chien-Ting Ho, Ying-Chiao Wang, Yu-Ching Chen, Hui-Ling Chuang, Kuei-Hsuan Yu
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Publication number: 20230292498Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor memory device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a plurality of gates is formed in the substrate, along a first direction. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate, covering the gates, and a plug is then in the semiconductor layer, between two of the gates. Then, a deposition process is performed to from a stacked structure on the semiconductor layer. Finally, the stacked structure is patterned to form a plurality of bit lines, with one of the bit lines directly in contact with the plug.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2023Publication date: September 14, 2023Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Wei Chen, Hsu-Yang Wang, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 11711916Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor memory device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a plurality of gates is formed in the substrate, along a first direction. Next, a semiconductor layer is formed on the substrate, covering the gates, and a plug is then in the semiconductor layer, between two of the gates. Then, a deposition process is performed to from a stacked structure on the semiconductor layer. Finally, the stacked structure is patterned to form a plurality of bit lines, with one of the bit lines directly in contact with the plug.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2021Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Yi-Wei Chen, Hsu-Yang Wang, Chun-Chieh Chiu, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Publication number: 20230189498Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. Then, at least one trench is formed in the dielectric layer, to partially expose a top surface of the substrate. The trench includes a discontinuous sidewall having a turning portion. Next, a first deposition process is performed, to deposit a first semiconductor layer to fill up the trench and to further cover on the top surface of the dielectric layer. Following these, the first semiconductor layer is laterally etched, to partially remove the first semiconductor layer till exposing the turning portion of the trench. Finally, a second deposition is performed, to deposit a second semiconductor layer to fill up the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Luo-Hsin Lee, Ting-Pang Chung, Shih-Han Hung, Po-Han Wu, Shu-Yen Chan, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 11631679Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. Then, at least one trench is formed in the dielectric layer, to partially expose a top surface of the substrate. The trench includes a discontinuous sidewall having a turning portion. Next, a first deposition process is performed, to deposit a first semiconductor layer to fill up the trench and to further cover on the top surface of the dielectric layer. Following these, the first semiconductor layer is laterally etched, to partially remove the first semiconductor layer till exposing the turning portion of the trench. Finally, a second deposition is performed, to deposit a second semiconductor layer to fill up the trench.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2022Date of Patent: April 18, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Luo-Hsin Lee, Ting-Pang Chung, Shih-Han Hung, Po-Han Wu, Shu-Yen Chan, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Publication number: 20230097175Abstract: A semiconductor structure with a capacitor landing pad includes a substrate. A capacitor contact plug is disposed on the substrate. A capacitor landing pad contacts and electrically connects the capacitor contact plug. A bit line is disposed on the substrate. A dielectric layer surrounds the capacitor landing pad. The dielectric layer includes a bottom surface lower than a top surface of the bit line.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Wei Feng, Shih-Fang Tzou, Chien-Ting Ho, Ying-Chiao Wang, Yu-Ching Chen, Hui-Ling Chuang, Kuei-Hsuan Yu
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Patent number: 11563012Abstract: A semiconductor structure with a capacitor landing pad includes a substrate. A capacitor contact plug is disposed on the substrate. A capacitor landing pad contacts and electrically connects the capacitor contact plug. A bit line is disposed on the substrate. A dielectric layer surrounds the capacitor landing pad. The dielectric layer includes a bottom surface lower than a top surface of the bit line.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2021Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Li-Wei Feng, Shih-Fang Tzou, Chien-Ting Ho, Ying-Chiao Wang, Yu-Ching Chen, Hui-Ling Chuang, Kuei-Hsuan Yu
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Publication number: 20220271037Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. Then, at least one trench is formed in the dielectric layer, to partially expose a top surface of the substrate. The trench includes a discontinuous sidewall having a turning portion. Next, a first deposition process is performed, to deposit a first semiconductor layer to fill up the trench and to further cover on the top surface of the dielectric layer. Following these, the first semiconductor layer is laterally etched, to partially remove the first semiconductor layer till exposing the turning portion of the trench. Finally, a second deposition is performed, to deposit a second semiconductor layer to fill up the trench.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicants: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Luo-Hsin Lee, Ting-Pang Chung, Shih-Han Hung, Po-Han Wu, Shu-Yen Chan, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 11393826Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes the following steps. First of all, a substrate is provided, and a dielectric layer is formed on the substrate. Then, at least one trench is formed in the dielectric layer, to partially expose a top surface of the substrate. The trench includes a discontinuous sidewall having a turning portion. Next, a first deposition process is performed, to deposit a first semiconductor layer to fill up the trench and to further cover on the top surface of the dielectric layer. Following these, the first semiconductor layer is laterally etched, to partially remove the first semiconductor layer till exposing the turning portion of the trench. Finally, a second deposition is performed, to deposit a second semiconductor layer to fill up the trench.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Luo-Hsin Lee, Ting-Pang Chung, Shih-Han Hung, Po-Han Wu, Shu-Yen Chan, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Patent number: 11239243Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device for preventing row hammering issue in DRAM cell, including the steps of providing a substrate, forming a trench in the substrate, forming a gate dielectric conformally on the trench, forming an n-type work function metal layer conformally on the substrate and the gate dielectric, forming a titanium nitride layer conformally on the n-type work function metal layer, and filling a buried word line in the trench.Type: GrantFiled: May 5, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Chih-Chieh Tsai, Pin-Hong Chen, Tzu-Chieh Chen, Tsun-Min Cheng, Yi-Wei Chen, Hsin-Fu Huang, Chi-Mao Hsu, Shih-Fang Tzou
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Publication number: 20210398902Abstract: A semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. An under-cut structure is formed at an edge of a bit line contact opening in the process of forming the bit line contact opening for avoiding short problems caused by alignment shifting, and the process window of the process of forming the bit line contact opening may be improved accordingly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Applicants: United Microelectronics Corp., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Yi Chang, Shih-Fang Tzou, Fu-Che Lee, Chien-Cheng Tsai, Feng-Ming Huang
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Patent number: 11139243Abstract: A semiconductor memory device and a manufacturing method thereof are provided in the present invention. An under-cut structure is formed at an edge of a bit line contact opening in the process of forming the bit line contact opening for avoiding short problems caused by alignment shifting, and the process window of the process of forming the bit line contact opening may be improved accordingly.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignees: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP., Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.Inventors: Feng-Yi Chang, Shih-Fang Tzou, Fu-Che Lee, Chien-Cheng Tsai, Feng-Ming Huang