Patents by Inventor Timo Hatanpää

Timo Hatanpää 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).

  • Patent number: 12565466
    Abstract: Methods are provided for synthesizing W(IV) beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming W containing thin films, such as WS2, WNx, WO3, and W via vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) type processes and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) type processes. Methods are also provided for forming 2D materials containing W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2026
    Assignee: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Miika Mattinen, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20260022452
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing metal-containing material on a substrate by a selective deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a metal alkoxide precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form metal-containing material on the substrate. The second precursor according to the disclosure comprises a borane compound and the substrate comprising a first surface and a second surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2025
    Publication date: January 22, 2026
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Patent number: 12509765
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing transition metal carbide-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form transition metal carbide-containing material on the substrate. The second precursor comprises a cyclic diene compound comprising a substituent comprising metalloid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2025
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Paloma Ruiz Y Kärkkäinen, Mikko Ritala, Anton Vihervaara, Matti Putkonen
  • Publication number: 20250389020
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing noble metal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a noble metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form noble metal-containing material on the substrate. The noble metal precursor according to the disclosure comprises a noble metal halide compound comprising an organic phosphine adduct ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Patent number: 12442076
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing noble metal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a noble metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form noble metal-containing material on the substrate. The noble metal precursor according to the disclosure comprises a noble metal halide compound comprising an organic phosphine adduct ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2025
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Publication number: 20250305117
    Abstract: Processes for forming Mo and W containing thin films, such as MoS2, WS2, MoSe2, and WSe2 thin films, are provided. Methods are also provided for synthesizing Mo or W beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming 2D materials containing Mo or W.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2025
    Publication date: October 2, 2025
    Applicant: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Tiina McKee, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20250263839
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing metalloid material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a first precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form metalloid material on the substrate. At least one of the first or second precursor comprises a metalloid compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Paavo Porri
  • Publication number: 20250263833
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing metal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a metal alkoxide precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form metal-containing material on the substrate. The second precursor comprises a borane compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2025
    Publication date: August 21, 2025
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Patent number: 12365981
    Abstract: Processes for forming Mo and W containing thin films, such as MoS2, WS2, MoSe2, and WSe2 thin films are provided. Methods are also provided for synthesizing Mo or W beta-diketonate precursors. Additionally, methods are provided for forming 2D materials containing Mo or W.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Tiina McKee, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskela
  • Publication number: 20250188602
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing transition metal carbide-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form transition metal carbide-containing material on the substrate. The second precursor comprises a cyclic diene compound comprising a substituent comprising metalloid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2025
    Publication date: June 12, 2025
    Inventors: Paloma Ruiz Y Kärkkäinen, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Tuomas Kiiskinen, Anton Vihervaara, Matti Putkonen
  • Publication number: 20250122612
    Abstract: The current disclosure relates to the manufacture of semiconductor devices. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a method of forming a transition metal-comprising material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor comprising a transition metal compound in the reaction chamber, and providing a second precursor in the reaction chamber, wherein the transition metal compound comprises a transition metal halide bound to an adduct ligand, and the second precursor comprises a chalcogen or a pnictogen. The disclosure further relates to a method of forming a transition metal layer, and to semiconductor devices. Further, a vapor deposition assembly is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2024
    Publication date: April 17, 2025
    Inventors: Miika Mattinen, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 12209305
    Abstract: The current disclosure relates to the manufacture of semiconductor devices. Specifically, the disclosure relates to a method of forming a transition metal-comprising material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor comprising a transition metal compound in the reaction chamber, and providing a second precursor in the reaction chamber, wherein the transition metal compound comprises a transition metal halide bound to an adduct ligand, and the second precursor comprises a chalcogen or a pnictogen. The disclosure further relates to a method of forming a transition metal layer, and to semiconductor devices. Further, a vapor deposition assembly is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Miika Mattinen, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 12173402
    Abstract: A method of forming a transition metal containing films on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process is disclosed. The method may include: contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing adduct ligand; and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant. A method for supplying a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing ligand to a reaction chamber is disclosed, along with related vapor deposition apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Katja Väyrynen, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20240417852
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for depositing an elemental metal or semimetal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process, to an elemental metal or semimetal-containing layer, to a semiconductor structure and a device, and to deposition assemblies for depositing elemental metal or semimetal-containing material on a substrate. A method according to the current disclosure comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a metal or a semimetal precursor to the reaction chamber in a vapor phase, and providing a reducing agent into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form elemental metal or semimetal-containing material on the substrate. The reducing agent according to the method comprises a cyclohexadiene compound selected from compounds comprising a germanium-containing substituent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2024
    Publication date: December 19, 2024
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Publication number: 20240368763
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing transition metal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form transition metal-containing material on the substrate. The transition metal precursor according to the disclosure comprises a transition metal halide compound comprising an organic phosphine adduct ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2024
    Publication date: November 7, 2024
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Patent number: 12104250
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods for depositing an elemental metal or semimetal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process, to an elemental metal or semimetal-containing layer, to a semiconductor structure and a device, and to deposition assemblies for depositing elemental metal or semimetal-containing material on a substrate. A method according to the current disclosure comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a metal or a semimetal precursor to the reaction chamber in a vapor phase, and providing a reducing agent into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form elemental metal or semimetal-containing material on the substrate. The reducing agent according to the method comprises a cyclohexadiene compound selected from compounds comprising a germanium-containing substituent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Publication number: 20240279805
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing noble metal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a noble metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form noble metal-containing material on the substrate. The noble metal precursor according to the disclosure comprises a noble metal halide compound comprising an organic phosphine adduct ligand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Publication number: 20240279800
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing transition metal carbide-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form transition metal carbide-containing material on the substrate. The second precursor comprises a cyclic diene compound comprising a substituent comprising metalloid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Paloma Ruiz Y Kärkkäinen, Mikko Ritala, Anton Vihervaara, Matti Putkonen
  • Patent number: 12065739
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods and apparatuses for depositing transition metal-containing material on a substrate by a cyclic deposition process. The method comprises providing a substrate in a reaction chamber, providing a transition metal precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase; and providing a second precursor into the reaction chamber in a vapor phase to form transition metal-containing material on the substrate. The transition metal precursor according to the disclosure comprises a transition metal halide compound comprising an organic phosphine adduct ligand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Patent number: 11959171
    Abstract: Methods of forming a transition metal containing film on a substrate by a cyclical deposition process are disclosed. The methods may include: contacting the substrate with a first vapor phase reactant comprising a transition metal halide compound comprising a bidentate nitrogen containing adduct ligand; and contacting the substrate with a second vapor phase reactant comprising a reducing agent precursor. The deposition methods may also include forming a transition metal containing film with an electrical resistivity of less than 50 ??-cm at a film thickness of less than 50 nanometers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Katja Väyrynen, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä