Patents by Inventor Tzu-En Ho

Tzu-En Ho 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: 7375017
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor a semiconductor device having a stacked-gate structure. A polysilicon layer is formed overlying a substrate, which is insulated from the substrate by a dielectric layer. A metal-flash layer is formed overlying the polysilicon layer, and then a tungsten nitride layer is formed overlying the titanium layer. The tungsten nitride layer is annealed using nitrogen and hydrogen gases. A tungsten layer and a cap layer are successively formed overlying the tungsten nitride layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chih-Hao Chang, Chang-Rong Wu, Kuo-Hui Su
  • Patent number: 7101777
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a stacked-gate structure in a semiconductor device. The method includes the steps of sequentially forming a gate dielectric layer, a poly-silicon layer, a titanium layer, and a WNX layer on a semiconductor substrate, carrying out a rapid thermal annealing (RTA) in a nitrogen ambient, forming a silicon nitride layer on the tungsten layer, and patterning the multilayer thin-film structure into a predetermined configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang-Rong Wu
  • Publication number: 20060134913
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor a semiconductor device having a stacked-gate structure. A polysilicon layer is formed overlying a substrate, which is insulated from the substrate by a dielectric layer. A metal-flash layer is formed overlying the polysilicon layer, and then a tungsten nitride layer is formed overlying the titanium layer. The tungsten nitride layer is annealed using nitrogen and hydrogen gases. A tungsten layer and a cap layer are successively formed overlying the tungsten nitride layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2006
    Publication date: June 22, 2006
    Applicant: NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chih-Hao Chang, Chang-Rong Wu, Kuo-Hui Su
  • Patent number: 7022603
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor a semiconductor device having a stacked-gate structure. A polysilicon layer is formed overlying a substrate, which is insulated from the substrate by a dielectric layer. A metal-flash layer is formed overlying the polysilicon layer, and then a tungsten nitride layer is formed overlying the titanium layer. The tungsten nitride layer is annealed using nitrogen and hydrogen gases. A tungsten layer and a cap layer are successively formed overlying the tungsten nitride layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chih-Hao Chang, Chang-Rong Wu, Kuo-Hui Su
  • Patent number: 6958283
    Abstract: A method for forming a trench isolation. A semiconductor substrate with an opening is provided, on which a mask layer is formed. A first insulating layer is conformably formed on the semiconductor substrate and the trench, and the trench is filled with the first insulating layer. The first insulating layer is anisotropically etched to below the semiconductor substrate. A second insulating layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate and the trench. The second insulating layer is planarized to expose the mask layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2005
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Chien-Mao Liao, Tzu-En Ho, Chang-Rong Wu, Chih-How Chang, Sheng-Wei Yang, Sheng-Tsung Chen, Chung-Yuan Lee, Wen-Sheng Liao, Chen-Chou Huang
  • Publication number: 20050124127
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a stacked gate structure in a semiconductor device. The method includes the steps of sequentially forming a gate dielectric layer, a poly-silicon layer, a metal layer, a barrier layer, and a tungsten layer on a semiconductor substrate, carrying out a rapid thermal annealing (RTA) in a nitrogen ambient, forming a silicon nitride layer on the tungsten layer, and patterning the multilayer thin-film structure into a predetermined configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2003
    Publication date: June 9, 2005
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang-Rong Wu, Yi-Nan Chen, Kuo-Chien Wu
  • Publication number: 20050074957
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a stacked-gate structure in a semiconductor device. The method includes the steps of sequentially forming a gate dielectric layer, a poly-silicon layer, a titanium layer, and a WNX layer on a semiconductor substrate, carrying out a rapid thermal annealing (RTA) in a nitrogen ambient, forming a silicon nitride layer on the tungsten layer, and patterning the multilayer thin-film structure into a predetermined configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: April 7, 2005
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang-Rong Wu
  • Patent number: 6858516
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a high aspect ratio shallow trench isolation region. A substrate with a trench therein is provided and placed into a chamber. A first insulation layer is formed on the substrate as well as inside the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition. The majority of the first insulation layer outside the trench is removed by in situ etching using carbon fluoride as an etching gas with high selectivity for SiO2/SiN etching ratio, and a second insulation layer is formed on the first insulation layer by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition, filling the trench. According to the present invention, a high aspect ratio shallow trench isolation region without voids can thus be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2005
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Hsin-Jung Ho
  • Publication number: 20050020028
    Abstract: A method for forming a trench isolation. A semiconductor substrate with an opening is provided, on which a mask layer is formed. A first insulating layer is conformably formed on the semiconductor substrate and the trench, and the trench is filled with the first insulating layer. The first insulating layer is anisotropically etched to below the semiconductor substrate. A second insulating layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate and the trench. The second insulating layer is planarized to expose the mask layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Chien-Mao Liao, Tzu-En Ho, Chang-Rong Wu, Chih-How Chang, Sheng-Wei Yang, Sheng-Tsung Chen, Chung-Yuan Lee, Wen-Sheng Liao, Chen-Chou Huang
  • Publication number: 20050020044
    Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor a semiconductor device having a stacked-gate structure. A polysilicon layer is formed overlying a substrate, which is insulated from the substrate by a dielectric layer. A metal-flash layer is formed overlying the polysilicon layer, and then a tungsten nitride layer is formed overlying the titanium layer. The tungsten nitride layer is annealed using nitrogen and hydrogen gases. A tungsten layer and a cap layer are successively formed overlying the tungsten nitride layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2003
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chih-Hao Chang, Chang-Rong Wu, Kuo-Hui Su
  • Patent number: 6833311
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for a shallow trench isolation region with high aspect ratio. The method comprises the steps of providing a substrate with a trench therein, forming a first insulation layer on the substrate and inside the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD), removing the majority of the first insulation layer outside the trench by spray type etching, and forming a second insulation layer on the first insulation layer by low pressure CVD to fill the trench. According to the present invention, a void-free shallow trench isolation with high aspect ration can be achieved.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2004
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Jung Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Tzu En Ho
  • Patent number: 6828239
    Abstract: A method of forming a high aspect ratio shallow trench isolation in a semiconductor substrate. The method includes the steps of forming a hard mask layer with a certain pattern on the semiconductor substrate, etching a portion of the semiconductor substrate not covered by the hard mask layer to form a high aspect ratio shallow trench in the semiconductor substrate; forming an oxide liner on the bottom and sidewall of the high aspect ratio shallow trench; performing a LPCVD to form a first oxide layer to fill the high aspect ratio shallow trench, a void being formed in the first oxide layer; etching a portion of the first oxide layer to a certain depth of the high aspect ratio shallow trench and to expose the void; and performing a HDPCVD to form a second oxide layer to fill the high aspect ratio shallow trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu En-Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Hsin-Jung Ho
  • Patent number: 6794270
    Abstract: A method for forming thoroughly deposited shallow trench isolation. A first oxide layer is formed conformally over the surface of a semiconductor substrate and on a trench thereon with an aspect ratio greater than 3. A liquid etching shield is filled in the trench by spin-spraying to cover the oxide layer in the trench. An etchant is then sprayed over the surface of the semiconductor substrate to remove the uncovered oxide layer and expose the surface of the semiconductor substrate. The density of the etchant is less than that of the liquid etching shield. A second oxide layer is deposited in the trench to form isolation without voids or seams.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2004
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Pei-Ing Lee, Chang Rong Wu, Tzu En Ho, Yi-Nan Chen, Hsien Wen Su
  • Patent number: 6743728
    Abstract: A method for forming shallow trench isolation. A substrate is provided with a mask layer formed thereon. The mask layer is etched to expose a portion of the substrate, and the portion of the substrate is etched to form a trench. A liner layer is formed on the inside wall of the trench. A first dielectric layer and a sacrificial layer are sequentially deposited on the substrate such that the trench is substantially filled, wherein the first dielectric layer is formed by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD). Portions of the first dielectric layer and the sacrificial layer are removed from the trench. A second dielectric layer is deposited on the substrate such that the trench is substantially filled, wherein the second dielectric layer is formed by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD). A portion of the second dielectric layer is removed from the trench.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu En Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Tung-Wang Huang, Shing-Yih Shih
  • Patent number: 6737334
    Abstract: A method for fabricating STI for semiconductor device. The method includes the following steps. A trench is formed on the semiconductor substrate, a liner oxide is formed on the bottom and sidewall of the trench, and then a liner nitride is formed on the liner oxide. The first oxide layer is deposited in the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition. The first oxide layer is spray-etched to a predetermined depth, wherein the recipe of the spray etching solution is HF/H2SO4=0.3˜0.4. A second oxide layer is deposited to fill the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition to form a shallow trench isolation structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2004
    Assignee: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Yi-Nan Chen
  • Publication number: 20040058549
    Abstract: A method for forming shallow trench isolation. A substrate is provided with a mask layer formed thereon. The mask layer is etched to expose a portion of the substrate, and the portion of the substrate is etched to form a trench. A liner layer is formed on the inside wall of the trench. A first dielectric layer and a sacrificial layer are sequentially deposited on the substrate such that the trench is substantially filled, wherein the first dielectric layer is formed by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD). Portions of the first dielectric layer and the sacrificial layer are removed from the trench. A second dielectric layer is deposited on the substrate such that the trench is substantially filled, wherein the second dielectric layer is formed by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD). A portion of the second dielectric layer is removed from the trench.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu En Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Tung-Wang Huang, Shing-Yih Shih
  • Publication number: 20040058507
    Abstract: A manufacturing method for a shallow trench isolation region with high aspect ratio. The method comprises the steps of providing a substrate with a trench therein, forming a first insulation layer on the substrate and inside the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD), removing the majority of the first insulation layer outside the trench by spray type etching, and forming a second insulation layer on the first insulation layer by low pressure CVD to fill the trench. According to the present invention, a void-free shallow trench isolation with high aspect ration can be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: March 25, 2004
    Applicant: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Hsin-Jung Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Tzu En Ho
  • Publication number: 20030216007
    Abstract: A method for forming thoroughly deposited shallow trench isolation. A first oxide layer is formed conformally over the surface of a semiconductor substrate and on a trench thereon with an aspect ratio greater than 3. A liquid etching shield is filled in the trench by spin-spraying to cover the oxide layer in the trench. An etchant is then sprayed over the surface of the semiconductor substrate to remove the uncovered oxide layer and expose the surface of the semiconductor substrate. The density of the etchant is less than that of the liquid etching shield. A second oxide layer is deposited in the trench to form isolation without voids or seams.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2003
    Publication date: November 20, 2003
    Applicant: Nanya Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Pei-Ing Lee, Chang Rong Wu, Tzu En Ho, Yi-Nan Chen, Hsien Wen Su
  • Publication number: 20030203596
    Abstract: A manufacturing method of a high aspect ratio shallow trench isolation region. A substrate with a trench therein is provided and placed into a chamber. A first insulation layer is formed on the substrate as well as inside the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition. The majority of the first insulation layer outside the trench is removed by in situ etching using carbon fluoride as an etching gas with high selectivity for SiO2/SiN etching ratio, and a second insulation layer is formed on the first insulation layer by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition, filling the trench. According to the present invention, a high aspect ratio shallow trench isolation region without voids can thus be achieved.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Hsin-Jung Ho
  • Publication number: 20030199151
    Abstract: A method for fabricating STI for semiconductor device. The method includes the following steps. A trench is formed on the semiconductor substrate, a liner oxide is formed on the bottom and sidewall of the trench, and then a liner nitride is formed on the liner oxide. The first oxide layer is deposited in the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition. The first oxide layer is spray-etched to a predetermined depth, wherein the recipe of the spray etching solution is HF/H2SO4=0.3˜0.4. A second oxide layer is deposited to fill the trench by high density plasma chemical vapor deposition to form a shallow trench isolation structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Applicant: NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION
    Inventors: Tzu-En Ho, Chang Rong Wu, Yi-Nan Chen