Patents by Inventor Yu-San Chien

Yu-San Chien 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).

  • Publication number: 20240128267
    Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first semiconductor structure, a second semiconductor structure, a first isolation block and a second isolation block. The first semiconductor structure includes a first gate structure wrapping around a first sheet structures and a second sheet structures, and a first dielectric wall disposed between and separating the first and second sheet structures. The second semiconductor structure includes a second gate structure wrapping around third sheet structures. The first isolation block is disposed on the first dielectric wall of the first semiconductor structure and separates the first gate structure into a first gate portion wrapping around the first sheet structures and a second gate portion wrapping around the second sheet structures. The second isolation block is disposed between the first and second semiconductor structures and separates the first gate structure from the second gate structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2023
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Chun-Sheng Liang, Yu-San Chien, Pin Chun Shen, Wen-Chiang Hong, Chun-Wing Yeung
  • Publication number: 20240063293
    Abstract: Embodiments provide a method for forming a semiconductor device structure, includes forming a fin structure having first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers alternatingly stacked thereover, forming a sacrificial gate structure over a portion of the fin structure, removing portions of the sacrificial gate structure to expose the first and second semiconductor layers, removing portions of the second semiconductor layers to expose portions of each of the first semiconductor layers. The method includes surrounding the exposed portions of each of the first semiconductor layers with a cladding layer, wherein the cladding layer is formed of a material chemically different from the first semiconductor layers, and the cladding layer has a first atomic percentage of germanium.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2022
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Ta-Chun LIN, Yu-San CHIEN, Chun-Sheng LIANG, Kuo-Hua PAN, Jhon Jhy LIAW
  • Publication number: 20230420505
    Abstract: Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The semiconductor device structure includes first and second gate structures formed over a semiconductor substrate and a multilayer gate isolation structure separating the first gate structure from the second gate structure. The multilayer gate isolation structure includes a first insulating feature adjacent to upper portions of the first gate structure and the second gate structure, and a second insulating feature separating the semiconductor substrate from the first insulating feature. The material of the second insulating feature is different than that of the first insulating feature. The second insulating feature has a lower dielectric constant or lower etch resistance than the first insulating feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Hong-Chih CHEN, Wei-Chih KAO, Chun-Yi CHANG, Yu-San CHIEN, Hsin-Che CHIANG, Chun-Sheng LIANG
  • Patent number: 11837602
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes forming a semiconductor liner layer on a first fin structure and on a second fin structure and forming a first capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure. The method further includes forming a second capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure, where a composition of the first capping layer is different from a composition of the second capping layer. The method additionally includes performing a thermal process on the first capping layer, the second capping layer, and the semiconductor liner layer to form a first channel region in the first fin structure and a second channel region in the second fin structure. A concentration profile of a material of the first channel region is different from a concentration profile of a material of the second channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Hsin-Che Chiang, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20230369465
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes: forming a semiconductor liner layer on exposed surfaces of a fin structure that extends above a dielectric isolation structure disposed over a substrate; forming a first capping layer to laterally surround a bottom portion of the semiconductor liner layer; forming a second capping layer over an upper portion of the semiconductor liner layer; and annealing the fin structure having the semiconductor liner layer, the first capping layer, and the second capping layer thereon, the annealing driving a dopant from the semiconductor liner layer into the fin structure, wherein a dopant concentration profile in a bottom portion of the fin structure is different from a dopant concentration profile in an upper portion of the fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Kao, Hsin-Che Chiang, Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20230369336
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate, one hybrid fin, a gate, and a dielectric structure. The substrate includes at least two fins. The hybrid fin is disposed between the at least two fins. The gate covers portions of the at least two fins and the hybrid fin. The dielectric structure lands on the hybrid fin to divide the gate into two segment. The two segments are electrically isolated to each other by the dielectric structure and the hybrid fin. The hybrid fin includes a first portion, disposed between the two segments of the gate; and a second portion, disposed aside the first portion, wherein a top surface of the second portion is lower than a top surface of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2023
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Jhon-Jhy Liaw, Kuo-Hua Pan, Hsin-Che Chiang
  • Patent number: 11799017
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes: forming a semiconductor liner layer on exposed surfaces of a fin structure that extends above a dielectric isolation structure disposed over a substrate; forming a first capping layer to laterally surround a bottom portion of the semiconductor liner layer; forming a second capping layer over an upper portion of the semiconductor liner layer; and annealing the fin structure having the semiconductor liner layer, the first capping layer, and the second capping layer thereon, the annealing driving a dopant from the semiconductor liner layer into the fin structure, wherein a dopant concentration profile in a bottom portion of the fin structure is different from a dopant concentration profile in an upper portion of the fin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2023
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Kao, Hsin-Che Chiang, Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Patent number: 11756962
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate, one hybrid fin, a gate, and a dielectric structure. The substrate includes at least two fins. The hybrid fin is disposed between the at least two fins. The gate covers portions of the at least two fins and the hybrid fin. The dielectric structure lands on the hybrid fin to divide the gate into two segment. The two segments are electrically isolated to each other by the dielectric structure and the hybrid fin. The hybrid fin includes a first portion, disposed between the two segments of the gate; and a second portion, disposed aside the first portion, wherein a top surface of the second portion is lower than a top surface of the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Jhon-Jhy Liaw, Kuo-Hua Pan, Hsin-Che Chiang
  • Publication number: 20220278102
    Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate, one hybrid fin, a gate, and a dielectric structure. The substrate includes at least two fins. The hybrid fin is disposed between the at least two fins. The gate covers portions of the at least two fins and the hybrid fin. The dielectric structure lands on the hybrid fin to divide the gate into two segment. The two segments are electrically isolated to each other by the dielectric structure and the hybrid fin. The hybrid fin includes a first portion, disposed between the two segments of the gate; and a second portion, disposed aside the first portion, wherein a top surface of the second portion is lower than a top surface of the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Jhon-Jhy Liaw, Kuo-Hua Pan, Hsin-Che Chiang
  • Publication number: 20220216329
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes: forming a semiconductor liner layer on exposed surfaces of a fin structure that extends above a dielectric isolation structure disposed over a substrate; forming a first capping layer to laterally surround a bottom portion of the semiconductor liner layer; forming a second capping layer over an upper portion of the semiconductor liner layer; and annealing the fin structure having the semiconductor liner layer, the first capping layer, and the second capping layer thereon, the annealing driving a dopant from the semiconductor liner layer into the fin structure, wherein a dopant concentration profile in a bottom portion of the fin structure is different from a dopant concentration profile in an upper portion of the fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Kao, Hsin-Che Chiang, Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Patent number: 11374006
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of hybrid fins, a gate, and a dielectric structure. The substrate includes a plurality of fins. The plurality of hybrid fins are respectively disposed between the plurality of fins. The gate covers portions of the plurality of fins and the plurality of hybrid fins. The dielectric structure lands on one of the plurality of hybrid fins to divide the gate into two segment. The two segments are electrically isolated to each other by the dielectric structure and the one of the plurality of hybrid fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Jhon-Jhy Liaw, Kuo-Hua Pan, Hsin-Che Chiang
  • Patent number: 11282942
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes: forming a semiconductor liner layer on exposed surfaces of a fin structure that extends above a dielectric isolation structure disposed over a substrate; forming a first capping layer to laterally surround a bottom portion of the semiconductor liner layer; forming a second capping layer over an upper portion of the semiconductor liner layer; and annealing the fin structure having the semiconductor liner layer, the first capping layer, and the second capping layer thereon, the annealing driving a dopant from the semiconductor liner layer into the fin structure, wherein a dopant concentration profile in a bottom portion of the fin structure is different from a dopant concentration profile in an upper portion of the fin structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Kao, Hsin-Che Chiang, Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20210391327
    Abstract: Provided are a semiconductor device and a method of forming the same. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of hybrid fins, a gate, and a dielectric structure. The substrate includes a plurality of fins. The plurality of hybrid fins are respectively disposed between the plurality of fins. The gate covers portions of the plurality of fins and the plurality of hybrid fins. The dielectric structure lands on one of the plurality of hybrid fins to divide the gate into two segment. The two segments are electrically isolated to each other by the dielectric structure and the one of the plurality of hybrid fins.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: December 16, 2021
    Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Jhon-Jhy Liaw, Kuo-Hua Pan, Hsin-Che Chiang
  • Patent number: 11133224
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure is provided. The method for forming the semiconductor structure includes forming a first fin structure with a first composition and a second fin structure with a second composition, oxidizing the first fin structure to form a first oxide layer and oxidizing the second fin structure to form a second oxide layer, removing the second oxide layer formed on the second fin structure, oxidizing the second fin structure to form a third oxide layer over the second fin structure, and forming a first metal gate electrode layer over the first oxide layer and a second metal gate electrode layer over the third oxide layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 28, 2021
    Assignee: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Hsin-Che Chiang, Yu-San Chien, Ta-Chun Lin, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20210280711
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes forming a semiconductor liner layer on a first fin structure and on a second fin structure and forming a first capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure. The method further includes forming a second capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure, where a composition of the first capping layer is different from a composition of the second capping layer. The method additionally includes performing a thermal process on the first capping layer, the second capping layer, and the semiconductor liner layer to form a first channel region in the first fin structure and a second channel region in the second fin structure. A concentration profile of a material of the first channel region is different from a concentration profile of a material of the second channel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2021
    Publication date: September 9, 2021
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Hsin-Che Chiang, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Patent number: 11018257
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes forming a semiconductor liner layer on a first fin structure and on a second fin structure and forming a first capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure. The method further includes forming a second capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure, where a composition of the first capping layer is different from a composition of the second capping layer. The method additionally includes performing a thermal process on the first capping layer, the second capping layer, and the semiconductor liner layer to form a first channel region in the first fin structure and a second channel region in the second fin structure. A concentration profile of a material of the first channel region is different from a concentration profile of a material of the second channel region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Hsin-Che Chiang, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20210119033
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes forming a semiconductor liner layer on a first fin structure and on a second fin structure and forming a first capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure. The method further includes forming a second capping layer on the semiconductor liner layer disposed on the first fin structure, where a composition of the first capping layer is different from a composition of the second capping layer. The method additionally includes performing a thermal process on the first capping layer, the second capping layer, and the semiconductor liner layer to form a first channel region in the first fin structure and a second channel region in the second fin structure. A concentration profile of a material of the first channel region is different from a concentration profile of a material of the second channel region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2019
    Publication date: April 22, 2021
    Inventors: Yu-San Chien, Hsin-Che Chiang, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan
  • Publication number: 20210098312
    Abstract: A method for forming a semiconductor structure is provided. The method for forming the semiconductor structure includes forming a first fin structure with a first composition and a second fin structure with a second composition, oxidizing the first fin structure to form a first oxide layer and oxidizing the second fin structure to form a second oxide layer, removing the second oxide layer formed on the second fin structure, oxidizing the second fin structure to form a third oxide layer over the second fin structure, and forming a first metal gate electrode layer over the first oxide layer and a second metal gate electrode layer over the third oxide layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Hsin-Che CHIANG, Yu-San CHIEN, Ta-Chun LIN, Chun-Sheng LIANG, Kuo-Hua PAN
  • Publication number: 20210066476
    Abstract: An embodiment method includes: forming a semiconductor liner layer on exposed surfaces of a fin structure that extends above a dielectric isolation structure disposed over a substrate; forming a first capping layer to laterally surround a bottom portion of the semiconductor liner layer; forming a second capping layer over an upper portion of the semiconductor liner layer; and annealing the fin structure having the semiconductor liner layer, the first capping layer, and the second capping layer thereon, the annealing driving a dopant from the semiconductor liner layer into the fin structure, wherein a dopant concentration profile in a bottom portion of the fin structure is different from a dopant concentration profile in an upper portion of the fin structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2020
    Publication date: March 4, 2021
    Inventors: Wei-Chih Kao, Hsin-Che Chiang, Yu-San Chien, Chun-Sheng Liang, Kuo-Hua Pan