Patents by Inventor Timo Hatanpaa

Timo Hatanpaa 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: 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
  • Patent number: 11952658
    Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system for forming the material are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Katja Väyrynen, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11814715
    Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system for forming the material are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Katja Väyrynen, Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11814400
    Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Te-containing thin films, such as Sb—Te, Ge—Te, Ge—Sb—Te, Bi—Te, and Zn—Te thin films are provided. ALD processes are also provided for forming Se—containing thin films, such as Sb—Se, Ge—Se, Ge—Sb—Se, Bi—Se, and Zn—Se thin films are also provided. Te and Se precursors of the formula (Te,Se)(SiR1R2R3)2 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Te and Se precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Te and Se thin films in phase change memory devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: ASM International N.V.
    Inventors: Viljami Pore, Timo Hatanpaa, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20230265035
    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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Miika Mattinen, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20230227977
    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: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Inventors: Tiina McKee, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskela
  • Publication number: 20230175132
    Abstract: Vapor deposition processes for forming thin films comprising gold on a substrate in a reaction space are provided. The processes can be cyclical vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The processes can include contacting the substrate with a gold precursor comprising at least one sulfur donor ligand and at least one alkyl ligand, and contacting the substrate with a second reactant comprising ozone. The deposited thin films comprising gold can be uniform, continuous, and conductive at very low thicknesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2022
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Maarit Mäkelä, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11667595
    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 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Miika Mattinen, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11624112
    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: May 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Tiina McKee, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskela
  • Publication number: 20230093384
    Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Inventors: Viljami Pore, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20230063199
    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: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala
  • Publication number: 20230064120
    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 26, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Anton Viheraara, Mikko Ritala
  • Publication number: 20230067660
    Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system for forming the material are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 24, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Inventors: Katja Väyrynen, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11555242
    Abstract: Methods are provided herein for forming transition metal oxide thin films, preferably Group IVB metal oxide thin films, by atomic layer deposition. The metal oxide thin films can be deposited at high temperatures using metalorganic reactants. Metalorganic reactants comprising two ligands, at least one of which is a cycloheptatriene or cycloheptatrienyl (CHT) ligand are used in some embodiments. The metal oxide thin films can be used, for example, as dielectric oxides in transistors, flash devices, capacitors, integrated circuits, and other semiconductor applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: ASM INTERNATIONAL N.V.
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpaa, Jaakko Niinisto, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskela, Suvi Haukka
  • Patent number: 11542600
    Abstract: Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Group VA element containing thin films, such as Sb, Sb—Te, Ge—Sb and Ge—Sb—Te thin films are provided, along with related compositions and structures. Sb precursors of the formula Sb(SiR1R2R3)3 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. As, Bi and P precursors are also described. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Sb precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Sb thin films in phase change memory devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2023
    Assignee: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Viljami Pore, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20220411931
    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: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2022
    Publication date: December 29, 2022
    Inventors: Timo Hatanpää, Katja Väyrynen, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Publication number: 20220389583
    Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system for forming the material are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Katja Väyrynen, Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11499222
    Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system for forming the material are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Katja Väyrynen, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11499227
    Abstract: Vapor deposition processes for forming thin films comprising gold on a substrate in a reaction space are provided. The processes can be cyclical vapor deposition processes, such as atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes. The processes can include contacting the substrate with a gold precursor comprising at least one sulfur donor ligand and at least one alkyl ligand, and contacting the substrate with a second reactant comprising ozone. The deposited thin films comprising gold can be uniform, continuous, and conductive at very low thicknesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: ASM IP HOLDING B.V.
    Inventors: Maarit Mäkelä, Timo Hatanpää, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä
  • Patent number: 11492703
    Abstract: A method of depositing a metal-containing material is disclosed. The method can include use of cyclic deposition techniques, such as cyclic chemical vapor deposition and atomic layer deposition. The metal-containing material can include intermetallic compounds. A structure including the metal-containing material and a system tor forming the material are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: ASM IP Holding B.V.
    Inventors: Katja Väyrynen, Timo Hatanpää, Anton Vihervaara, Mikko Ritala, Markku Leskelä