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).

  • Patent number: 9362495
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Publication number: 20160126181
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Patent number: 9263459
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: Intel Corporation
    Inventors: Hongqi Li, Gowrisankar Damarla, Roger Lindsay, Zailong Bian, Jin Lu, Shyam Ramalingam, Prasanna Srinivasan
  • Publication number: 20150340247
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2014
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Applicant: Sony Corporation
    Inventors: Muralikrishnan Balakrishnan, Zailong Bian, Gowrisankar Damarla, Hongqi Li, Jin Lu, Shyam Ramalingam, Xiaoyun Zhu
  • Publication number: 20140374833
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
  • Patent number: 8829643
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
  • Publication number: 20140248767
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Publication number: 20140151629
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2013
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Patent number: 8597974
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Patent number: 8546888
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang
  • Publication number: 20120019349
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2010
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: MICRON TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Patent number: 8084355
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Publication number: 20110241096
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang
  • Patent number: 7968425
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2011
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang
  • Publication number: 20100276780
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
  • Publication number: 20100248472
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Patent number: 7772672
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Janos Fucsko
  • Patent number: 7723227
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Zailong Bian
  • Patent number: 7439157
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2008
    Assignee: Micron Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, John Smythe, Janos Fucsko, Michael Violette
  • Publication number: 20080014710
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2006
    Publication date: January 17, 2008
    Inventors: Zailong Bian, Xiaolong Fang