Patents by Inventor Zailong Bian
Zailong Bian 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).
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Patent number: 9362495Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems associated with resistance variable memory device structures can include a method of forming a confined resistance variable memory cell structure includes forming a resistance variable material such that a first unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a bottom electrode and a second unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a top electrode.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2013Date of Patent: June 7, 2016Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Publication number: 20160126181Abstract: A method of fabricating integrated circuitry includes forming a first conductive line. First elemental tungsten is deposited directly against an elevationally outer surface of the first conductive line selectively relative to any exposed non-conductive material. Dielectric material is formed elevationally over the first conductive line and a via is formed there-through to conductive material of the first conductive line at a location where the first tungsten was deposited. Second elemental tungsten is non-selectively deposited to within the via and electrically couples to the first conductive line. A second conductive line is formed elevationally outward of and electrically coupled to the second tungsten that is within the via.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Patent number: 9263459Abstract: A three dimensional or stacked circuit device includes a conductive channel cap on a conductor channel. The channel cap can be created via selective deposition or other process to prevent polishing down the conductive material to isolate the contacts. The conductor channel extends through a deck of multiple tiers of circuit elements that are activated via a gate. The gate is activated by electrical potential in the conductor channel. The conductive cap on the conductor channel can electrically connect the conductor channel to a bitline or other signal line, and/or to another deck of multiple circuit elements.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Intel CorporationInventors: Hongqi Li, Gowrisankar Damarla, Roger Lindsay, Zailong Bian, Jin Lu, Shyam Ramalingam, Prasanna Srinivasan
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Publication number: 20150340247Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention are directed towards a method for fabricating a semiconductor memory device comprising selectively depositing a material to form a cap above a recessed cell structure in order to prevent degradation of components inside the cell structure in oxidative or corrosive environments.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: Sony CorporationInventors: Muralikrishnan Balakrishnan, Zailong Bian, Gowrisankar Damarla, Hongqi Li, Jin Lu, Shyam Ramalingam, Xiaoyun Zhu
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Publication number: 20140374833Abstract: The invention includes semiconductor constructions having trenched isolation regions. The trenches of the trenched isolation regions can include narrow bottom portions and upper wide portions over the bottom portions. Electrically insulative material can fill the upper wide portions while leaving voids within the narrow bottom portions. The trenched isolation regions can be incorporated into a memory array, and/or can be incorporated into an electronic system. The invention also includes methods of forming semiconductor constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
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Patent number: 8829643Abstract: The invention includes semiconductor constructions having trenched isolation regions. The trenches of the trenched isolation regions can include narrow bottom portions and upper wide portions over the bottom portions. Electrically insulative material can fill the upper wide portions while leaving voids within the narrow bottom portions. The trenched isolation regions can be incorporated into a memory array, and/or can be incorporated into an electronic system. The invention also includes methods of forming semiconductor constructions.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
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Publication number: 20140248767Abstract: A method of fabricating integrated circuitry includes forming a first conductive line. First elemental tungsten is deposited directly against an elevationally outer surface of the first conductive line selectively relative to any exposed non-conductive material. Dielectric material is formed elevationally over the first conductive line and a via is formed there-through to conductive material of the first conductive line at a location where the first tungsten was deposited. Second elemental tungsten is non-selectively deposited to within the via and electrically couples to the first conductive line. A second conductive line is formed elevationally outward of and electrically coupled to the second tungsten that is within the via.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Publication number: 20140151629Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems associated with resistance variable memory device structures are described herein. In one or more embodiments, a method of forming a confined resistance variable memory cell structure includes forming a resistance variable material such that a first unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a bottom electrode and a second unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a top electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Patent number: 8597974Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems associated with resistance variable memory device structures are described herein. In one or more embodiments, a method of forming a confined resistance variable memory cell structure includes forming a resistance variable material such that a first unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a bottom electrode and a second unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a top electrode.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Patent number: 8546888Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided. An isolation region is formed by lining a trench formed in a substrate with a first dielectric layer by forming the first dielectric layer adjoining exposed substrate surfaces within the trench using a high-density plasma process, forming a layer of spin-on dielectric material on the first dielectric layer so as to fill a remaining portion of the trench, and densifying the layer of spin-on dielectric material.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2011Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang
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Publication number: 20120019349Abstract: Methods, devices, and systems associated with resistance variable memory device structures are described herein. In one or more embodiments, a method of forming a confined resistance variable memory cell structure includes forming a resistance variable material such that a first unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a bottom electrode and a second unmodified portion of the resistance variable material contacts a top electrode.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Patent number: 8084355Abstract: A method of forming copper-comprising conductive lines in the fabrication of integrated circuitry includes depositing damascene material over a substrate. Line trenches are formed into the damascene material. Copper-comprising material is electrochemically deposited over the damascene material. The copper-comprising material is removed and the damascene material is exposed, and individual copper-comprising conductive lines are formed within individual of the line trenches. The damascene material is removed selectively relative to the conductive copper-comprising material. Dielectric material is deposited laterally between adjacent of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines. The deposited dielectric material is received against sidewalls of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines. A void is received laterally between immediately adjacent of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines within the deposited dielectric material. Other embodiments are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Publication number: 20110241096Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided. An isolation region is formed by lining a trench formed in a substrate with a first dielectric layer by forming the first dielectric layer adjoining exposed substrate surfaces within the trench using a high-density plasma process, forming a layer of spin-on dielectric material on the first dielectric layer so as to fill a remaining portion of the trench, and densifying the layer of spin-on dielectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2011Publication date: October 6, 2011Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang
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Patent number: 7968425Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided. An isolation region is formed by lining a trench formed in a substrate with a first dielectric layer by forming the first dielectric layer adjoining exposed substrate surfaces within the trench using a high-density plasma process, forming a layer of spin-on dielectric material on the first dielectric layer so as to fill a remaining portion of the trench, and densifying the layer of spin-on dielectric material.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 28, 2011Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang
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Publication number: 20100276780Abstract: The invention includes semiconductor constructions having trenched isolation regions. The trenches of the trenched isolation regions can include narrow bottom portions and upper wide portions over the bottom portions. Electrically insulative material can fill the upper wide portions while leaving voids within the narrow bottom portions. The trenched isolation regions can be incorporated into a memory array, and/or can be incorporated into an electronic system. The invention also includes methods of forming semiconductor constructions.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: November 4, 2010Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
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Publication number: 20100248472Abstract: A method of forming copper-comprising conductive lines in the fabrication of integrated circuitry includes depositing damascene material over a substrate. Line trenches are formed into the damascene material. Copper-comprising material is electrochemically deposited over the damascene material. The copper-comprising material is removed and the damascene material is exposed, and individual copper-comprising conductive lines are formed within individual of the line trenches. The damascene material is removed selectively relative to the conductive copper-comprising material. Dielectric material is deposited laterally between adjacent of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines. The deposited dielectric material is received against sidewalls of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines. A void is received laterally between immediately adjacent of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines within the deposited dielectric material. Other embodiments are contemplated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2010Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Patent number: 7772672Abstract: The invention includes semiconductor constructions having trenched isolation regions. The trenches of the trenched isolation regions can include narrow bottom portions and upper wide portions over the bottom portions. Electrically insulative material can fill the upper wide portions while leaving voids within the narrow bottom portions. The trenched isolation regions can be incorporated into a memory array, and/or can be incorporated into an electronic system. The invention also includes methods of forming semiconductor constructions.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2005Date of Patent: August 10, 2010Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
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Patent number: 7723227Abstract: A method of forming copper-comprising conductive lines in the fabrication of integrated circuitry includes depositing damascene material over a substrate. Line trenches are formed into the damascene material. Copper-comprising material is electrochemically deposited over the damascene material. The copper-comprising material is removed and the damascene material is exposed, and individual copper-comprising conductive lines are formed within individual of the line trenches. The damascene material is removed selectively relative to the conductive copper-comprising material. Dielectric material is deposited laterally between adjacent of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines. The deposited dielectric material is received against sidewalls of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines. A void is received laterally between immediately adjacent of the individual copper-comprising conductive lines within the deposited dielectric material. Other embodiments are contemplated.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2009Date of Patent: May 25, 2010Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventor: Zailong Bian
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Patent number: 7439157Abstract: A method includes removing a portion of a substrate to define an isolation trench; forming a first dielectric layer on exposed surfaces of the substrate in the trench; forming a second dielectric layer on at least the first dielectric layer, the second dielectric layer containing a different dielectric material than the first dielectric layer; depositing a third dielectric layer to fill the trench; removing an upper portion of the third dielectric layer from the trench and leaving a lower portion covering a portion of the second dielectric layer; oxidizing the lower portion of the third dielectric layer after removing the upper portion; removing an exposed portion of the second dielectric layer from the trench, thereby exposing a portion of the first dielectric layer; and forming a fourth dielectric layer in the trench covering the exposed portion of the first dielectric layer.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2005Date of Patent: October 21, 2008Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.Inventors: Zailong Bian, John Smythe, Janos Fucsko, Michael Violette
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Publication number: 20080014710Abstract: Methods and apparatus are provided. An isolation region is formed by lining a trench formed in a substrate with a first dielectric layer by forming the first dielectric layer adjoining exposed substrate surfaces within the trench using a high-density plasma process, forming a layer of spin-on dielectric material on the first dielectric layer so as to fill a remaining portion of the trench, and densifying the layer of spin-on dielectric material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2006Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang