Abstract: A nanoFET transistor includes doped channel junctions at either end of a channel region for one or more nanosheets of the nanoFET transistor. The channel junctions are formed by a iterative recessing and implanting process which is performed as recesses are made for the source/drain regions. The implanted doped channel junctions can be controlled to achieve a desired lateral straggling of the doped channel junctions.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a sub-pixel. The sub-pixel includes an anode, overhang structures, separation structures, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) material, and a cathode. The anode is defined by adjacent first pixel isolation structures (PIS) and adjacent second PIS. The overhang structures are disposed on the first PIS. The overhang structures include a second structure disposed over the first structure and an intermediate structure disposed between the second structure and the first structure. A bottom surface of the second structure extends laterally past an upper surface of the first structure. The first structure is disposed over the first PIS. Separation structures are disposed over the second PIS. The OLED material is disposed over the anode and an upper surface of the separation structures. The cathode disposed over the OLED material and an upper surface of the separation structures.

Abstract: Methods for fabricating semiconductor structures are provided. An exemplary method includes forming a first transistor structure and a second transistor structure over a substrate, wherein each transistor structure includes at least one nanosheet. The method further includes depositing a metal over each transistor structure and around each nanosheet; depositing a coating over the metal; depositing a mask over the coating; and patterning the mask to define a patterned mask, wherein the patterned mask lies over a masked portion of the coating and the second transistor structure, and wherein the patterned mask does not lie over an unmasked portion of the coating and the first transistor structure. The method further includes etching the unmasked portion of the coating and the metal over the first transistor structure using a dry etching process with a process pressure of from 30 to 60 (mTorr).

Abstract: A modulation device including a plurality of electronic elements, at least one first signal line and a first driving circuit is provided. The at least one first signal line is respectively electrically connected to at least one of the electronic elements. The first driving circuit is electrically connected to the at least one first signal line. The first driving circuit provides a first signal to at least one of the at least one first signal line. The first signal includes a first pulse. The first pulse includes a first section and a second section closely adjacent to the first section.

Abstract: An integrated circuit package including electrically floating metal lines and a method of forming are provided. The integrated circuit package may include integrated circuit dies, an encapsulant around the integrated circuit dies, a redistribution structure on the encapsulant, a first electrically floating metal line disposed on the redistribution structure, a first electrical component connected to the redistribution structure, and an underfill between the first electrical component and the redistribution structure. A first opening in the underfill may expose a top surface of the first electrically floating metal line.

Abstract: A fabrication method is disclosed that includes: forming a first metal layer over first and second semiconductor structures; forming a first patterned photolithographic layer with an opening that exposes a portion of the first metal layer over the first semiconductor structure but not to a boundary between semiconductor structures; removing the exposed portion of the first metal layer; forming a second metal layer over the first and second semiconductor structures; forming a second patterned photolithographic layer with an opening that exposes a portion of the second metal layer over the second semiconductor structure but not to the boundary; removing the exposed portion of the first and second metal layers; wherein a barrier structure is generated between the first and second semiconductor structures that includes remaining portions of the first metal layer and a portion of the second metal layer overlying the remaining portions of the first metal layer.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the following steps. A photoresist layer is formed over a material layer on a substrate. The photoresist layer has a composition including a solvent and a first photo-active compound dissolved in the solvent. The first photo-active compound is represented by the following formula (Al) or formula (A2): Zr12O8(OH)14(RCO2)18??Formula (A1); or Hf6O4(OH)6(RCO2)10??Formula (A2). R in the formula (A1) and R in the formula (A2) each include one of the following formulae (1) to (6): The photoresist layer is patterned. The material layer is etched using the photoresist layer as an etch mask.

Abstract: Methods of cutting gate structures and fins, and structures formed thereby, are described. In an embodiment, a substrate includes first and second fins and an isolation region. The first and second fins extend longitudinally parallel, with the isolation region disposed therebetween. A gate structure includes a conformal gate dielectric over the first fin and a gate electrode over the conformal gate dielectric. A first insulating fill structure abuts the gate structure and extends vertically from a level of an upper surface of the gate structure to at least a surface of the isolation region. No portion of the conformal gate dielectric extends vertically between the first insulating fill structure and the gate electrode. A second insulating fill structure abuts the first insulating fill structure and an end sidewall of the second fin. The first insulating fill structure is disposed laterally between the gate structure and the second insulating fill structure.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a sub-pixel. The sub-pixel includes an anode, overhang structures, separation structures, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) material, and a cathode. The anode is defined by adjacent first pixel isolation structures (PIS) and adjacent second PIS. The overhang structures are disposed on the first PIS. The overhang structures include a second structure disposed over the first structure and an intermediate structure disposed between the second structure and the first structure. A bottom surface of the second structure extends laterally past an upper surface of the first structure. The first structure is disposed over the first PIS. Separation structures are disposed over the second PIS. The OLED material is disposed over the anode and an upper surface of the separation structures. The cathode disposed over the OLED material and an upper surface of the separation structures.

Abstract: A method for fabricating semiconductor devices is disclosed. The method includes forming a gate trench over a semiconductor channel, the gate trench being surrounded by gate spacers. The method includes sequentially depositing a work function metal, a glue metal, and an electrode metal in the gate trench. The method includes etching respective portions of the electrode metal and the glue metal to form a gate electrode above a metal gate structure. The metal gate structure includes a remaining portion of the work function metal and the gate electrode includes a remaining portion of the electrode metal. The gate electrode has an upper surface extending away from a top surface of the metal gate structure.

Abstract: Embodiments described herein relate to a sub-pixel. The sub-pixel includes an anode, overhang structures, separation structures, an organic light emitting diode (OLED) material, and a cathode. The anode is defined by adjacent first pixel isolation structures (PIS) and adjacent second PIS. The overhang structures are disposed on the first PIS. The overhang structures include a second structure disposed over the first structure and an intermediate structure disposed between the second structure and the first structure. A bottom surface of the second structure extends laterally past an upper surface of the first structure. The first structure is disposed over the first PIS. Separation structures are disposed over the second PIS. The OLED material is disposed over the anode and an upper surface of the separation structures. The cathode disposed over the OLED material and an upper surface of the separation structures.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a composition comprising an amino acid-modified polymer, a carboxypolysaccharide, and may further include a metal ion for anti-adhesion and vector application. More specifically, the invention relates to a thermosensitive composition having enhanced mechanical and improved water-erosion resistant properties for efficiently preventing tissue adhesions and can serve as a vector with bio-compatible, bio-degradable/absorbable, and in-vivo sustainable properties.

Abstract: A method includes fabricating a semiconductor device, wherein the method includes depositing a coating layer on a first region and a second region under a loading condition such that a height of the coating layer in the first region is greater than a height of the coating layer in the second region. The method also includes applying processing gas to the coating layer to remove an upper portion of the coating layer such that a height of the coating layer in the first region is a same as a height of the coating layer in the second region.

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a functional die, a dummy die, a redistribution structure, a seal ring and an alignment mark. The dummy die is electrically isolated from the functional die. The redistribution structure is disposed over and electrically connected to the functional die. The seal ring is disposed over the dummy die. The alignment mark is between the seal ring and the redistribution structure, wherein the alignment mark is electrically isolated from the dummy die, the redistribution structure and the seal ring. The insulating layer encapsulates the functional die and the dummy die.

Abstract: Synthetic amino acid-modified polymers and methods of making the same and using the same are disclosed. The synthetic amino acid-modified polymers possess distinct thermosensitive, improved water-erosion resistant, and enhanced mechanical properties, and are suitable of reducing or preventing formation of postoperative tissue adhesions. Additionally, the amino acid-modified polymers can also be used as a vector to deliver pharmaceutically active agents.

Abstract: A laser inspection system is provided. A laser source emits a laser with a first spectrum and the laser is transmitted by a first optical fiber. A gain optical fiber doped with special ions is connected to the first optical fiber, and a light detector is provided around the gain optical fiber. When the laser with the first spectrum passes through the gain optical fiber, the gain optical fiber absorbs part of the energy level of the laser with the first spectrum, so that the laser with the first spectrum is converted to generate light with a second spectrum based on the frequency conversion phenomenon. The light detector detects the intensity of the light with the second spectrum, so that the power of the laser source can be obtained.

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure is provided. A substrate including a fin structure is received, provided or formed. A sacrificial gate layer is formed over the fin structure and a source/drain structure is formed adjacent to the sacrificial gate layer, wherein the sacrificial gate layer is surrounded by a dielectric structure. The sacrificial gate layer is removed, wherein a recess is defined by the dielectric structure. A work function layer is formed in the recess, wherein the work function layer includes an overhang portion at an opening of the recess. A thickness of the work function layer is reduced. A glue layer is formed over the work function layer. A semiconductor structure thereof is also provided.

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor fabrication method. The method includes forming a gate stack in an area previously occupied by a dummy gate structure; forming a first metal cap layer over the gate stack; forming a first dielectric cap layer over the first metal cap layer; selectively removing a portion of the gate stack and the first metal cap layer while leaving a sidewall portion of the first metal cap layer that extends along a sidewall of the first dielectric cap layer; forming a second metal cap layer over the gate stack and the first metal cap layer wherein a sidewall portion of the second metal cap layer extends further along a sidewall of the first dielectric cap layer; forming a second dielectric cap layer over the second metal cap layer; and flattening a top layer of the first dielectric cap layer and the second dielectric cap layer using planarization operations.

Abstract: A method includes forming a source/drain region in a semiconductor fin; after forming the source/drain region, implanting first impurities into the source/drain region; and after implanting the first impurities, implanting second impurities into the source/drain region. The first impurities have a lower formation enthalpy than the second impurities. The method further includes after implanting the second impurities, annealing the source/drain region.

Abstract: A semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure disposed on the substrate. The semiconductor device also includes a source region and a drain region disposed within the substrate. The substrate includes a drift region laterally extending between the source region and the drain region. The semiconductor device further includes a first stressor layer disposed over the drift region of the substrate. The first stressor layer is configured to apply a first stress to the drift region of the substrate. In addition, the semiconductor device includes a second stressor layer disposed on the first stressor layer. The second stressor layer is configured to apply a second stress to the drift region of the substrate, and the first stress is opposite to the second stress.