公开(公告)号：US20140346616A1

公开(公告)日：2014-11-27

申请号：US14454727

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Ya-Hsueh Hsieh ,  Tsun-Min Cheng

IPC: H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/51

CPC classification number: H01L29/4966 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L21/823857 ,  H01L29/4958 ,  H01L29/512 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a work function metal layer, a (work function) metal oxide layer and a main electrode. The work function metal layer is located on a substrate. The (work function) metal oxide layer is located on the work function metal layer. The main electrode is located on the (work function) metal oxide layer. A semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 半导体结构包括功函数金属层，（功函数）金属氧化物层和主电极。 功函数金属层位于基板上。 （功函数）金属氧化物层位于功函数金属层上。 主电极位于（功函数）金属氧化物层上。 还提供了形成所述半导体结构的半导体工艺。

公开(公告)号：US20140239419A1

公开(公告)日：2014-08-28

申请号：US13778227

申请日：2013-02-27

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chien-Hao Chen ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Nien-Ting Ho ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/40

CPC classification number: H01L29/401 ,  H01L21/28044 ,  H01L21/28185 ,  H01L29/4925 ,  H01L29/51

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. A silicon substrate is provided, and a gate insulating layer is formed on the silicon substrate. Then, a silicon barrier layer is formed on the gate insulating layer by the physical vapor deposition (PVD) process. Next, a silicon-containing layer is formed on the silicon barrier layer. The silicon barrier layer of the embodiment is a hydrogen-substantial-zero silicon layer, which has a hydrogen concentration of zero substantially.

Abstract translation: 提供一种制造半导体器件的方法。 提供硅衬底，并且在硅衬底上形成栅极绝缘层。 然后，通过物理气相沉积（PVD）工艺在栅极绝缘层上形成硅阻挡层。 接着，在硅阻隔层上形成含硅层。 本实施方式的硅阻隔层是基本上为氢的氢浓度为零的氢 - 实际为零的硅层。

公开(公告)号：US11651985B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-16

申请号：US17135911

申请日：2020-12-28

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Yu-Wei Cheng ,  Chien-Hao Chen

IPC: H01L21/68 ,  H01L23/544

CPC classification number: H01L21/682 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L2223/54426

Abstract: An alignment system includes a light source for emitting a light. An alignment mark is disposed on a substrate for receiving the light. The alignment mark includes a first pattern and a second pattern disposed on the substrate. The first pattern includes a first region and a second region. The second pattern includes a third region and a fourth region. The first region and the third region are symmetrical with respective to a symmetrical axis. The second region and the fourth region are symmetrical with respective to the symmetrical axis. The first region includes first mark lines parallel to each other. The second region includes second mark lines parallel to each other. A first pitch is disposed between the first mark lines adjacent to each other. A second pitch is disposed between the second mark lines adjacent to each other. The first pitch is different from the second pitch.

公开(公告)号：US10276395B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-30

申请号：US15928078

申请日：2018-03-21

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP. ,  Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chien-Hao Chen ,  Feng-Lun Wu ,  Chung-Ping Hsia ,  Sho-Shen Lee

IPC: H01L21/30 ,  H01L21/308 ,  H01L21/027 ,  G03F7/09 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L27/105

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including following steps. A substrate, a hard mask layer disposed on the substrate and a first mask pattern disposed on the hard mask layer are provided, and the substrate has a device region and a cutting line region. The first mask pattern has first gaps in the device region and second gaps in the cutting line region. Next, a spacer layer conformally covers the first mask pattern. Then, a second mask pattern is formed on the spacer layer in the first gaps, and a top surface of the second mask pattern is lower than a top surface of the first mask pattern. Thereafter, an etching process is performed to the spacer layer to remove the spacer layer between the first mask layer and the second mask layer and in the second gaps and expose the hard mask layer.

公开(公告)号：US10199228B2

公开(公告)日：2019-02-05

申请号：US15479292

申请日：2017-04-05

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Nien-Ting Ho ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L21/76 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/165

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a metal gate structure includes the following steps. First, a substrate covered by an interlayer dielectric is provided. A gate trench is formed in the interlayer dielectric, wherein a gate dielectric layer is formed in the gate trench. A silicon-containing work function layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer in the gate trench. The silicon-containing work function layer includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. Finally, the gate trench is filled up with a conductive metal layer.

公开(公告)号：US20180286692A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-04

申请号：US15928078

申请日：2018-03-21

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP. ,  Fujian Jinhua Integrated Circuit Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chien-Hao Chen ,  Feng-Lun Wu ,  Chung-Ping Hsia ,  Sho-Shen Lee

IPC: H01L21/308 ,  H01L21/027 ,  G03F7/09

CPC classification number: H01L21/3088 ,  G03F7/091 ,  H01L21/0276 ,  H01L21/3085 ,  H01L21/3086 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L27/105 ,  H01L2223/54426

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including following steps. A substrate, a hard mask layer disposed on the substrate and a first mask pattern disposed on the hard mask layer are provided, and the substrate has a device region and a cutting line region. The first mask pattern has first gaps in the device region and second gaps in the cutting line region. Next, a spacer layer conformally covers the first mask pattern. Then, a second mask pattern is formed on the spacer layer in the first gaps, and a top surface of the second mask pattern is lower than a top surface of the first mask pattern. Thereafter, an etching process is performed to the spacer layer to remove the spacer layer between the first mask layer and the second mask layer and in the second gaps and expose the hard mask layer.

公开(公告)号：US09876116B2

公开(公告)日：2018-01-23

申请号：US15617099

申请日：2017-06-08

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Yu-Ping Wang ,  Jyh-Shyang Jenq ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin ,  Hsuan-Hsu Chen ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Yi-Han Ye

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L29/785 ,  H01L29/66795

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method for the same are disclosed. The semiconductor structure includes a first gate structure, a second gate structure and a second dielectric spacer. Each of the first gate structure and the second gate structure adjacent to each other includes a first dielectric spacer. The second dielectric spacer is on one of opposing sidewalls of the first gate structure and without being disposed on the dielectric spacer of the second gate structure.

公开(公告)号：US20170271504A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15617099

申请日：2017-06-08

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Yu-Ping Wang ,  Jyh-Shyang Jenq ,  Yu-Hsiang Lin ,  Hsuan-Hsu Chen ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Yi-Han Ye

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L29/785 ,  H01L29/66795

Abstract: A semiconductor structure and a manufacturing method for the same are disclosed. The semiconductor structure includes a first gate structure, a second gate structure and a second dielectric spacer. Each of the first gate structure and the second gate structure adjacent to each other includes a first dielectric spacer. The second dielectric spacer is on one of opposing sidewalls of the first gate structure and without being disposed on the dielectric spacer of the second gate structure.

公开(公告)号：US09558996B2

公开(公告)日：2017-01-31

申请号：US14480648

申请日：2014-09-09

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Jing-Gang Li ,  Min-Hsien Chen ,  Jian-Hong Su

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L29/51

CPC classification number: H01L21/76846 ,  H01L21/28079 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/2855 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/76879 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/53223 ,  H01L29/513 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/518 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method for filling a trench with a metal layer is disclosed. A deposition apparatus having a plurality of supporting pins is provided. A substrate and a dielectric layer disposed thereon are provided. The dielectric layer has a trench. A first deposition process is performed immediately after the substrate is placed on the supporting pins to form a metal layer in the trench, wherein during the first deposition process a temperature of the substrate is gradually increased to reach a predetermined temperature. When the temperature of the substrate reaches the predetermined temperature, a second deposition process is performed to completely fill the trench with the metal layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having an aluminum layer with a reflectivity greater than 1, wherein the semiconductor device is formed by using the method.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用金属层填充沟槽的方法。 提供具有多个支撑销的沉积装置。 设置有基板和介电层。 电介质层具有沟槽。 在将基板放置在支撑销上以在沟槽中形成金属层之后立即执行第一沉积工艺，其中在第一沉积工艺期间，基板的温度逐渐增加以达到预定温度。 当基板的温度达到预定温度时，执行第二沉积工艺以用金属层完全填充沟槽。 本发明还提供了具有大于1的反射率的铝层的半导体器件，其中通过使用该方法形成半导体器件。

公开(公告)号：US09018086B2

公开(公告)日：2015-04-28

申请号：US14105198

申请日：2013-12-13

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chien-Hao Chen

IPC: H01L21/3205 ,  H01L21/4763 ,  H01L29/76 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L29/40 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L21/28026 ,  H01L21/28079 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L29/401 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/7833 ,  H01L29/7843

Abstract: The present invention provides a method of forming a semiconductor device having a metal gate. A substrate is provided and a gate dielectric and a work function metal layer are formed thereon, wherein the work function metal layer is on the gate dielectric layer. Then, a top barrier layer is formed on the work function metal layer. The step of forming the top barrier layer includes increasing a concentration of a boundary protection material in the top barrier layer. Lastly, a metal layer is formed on the top barrier layer. The present invention further provides a semiconductor device having a metal gate.

Abstract translation: 本发明提供一种形成具有金属栅极的半导体器件的方法。 提供基板，并且在其上形成栅极电介质和功函数金属层，其中功函数金属层在栅极电介质层上。 然后，在功函数金属层上形成顶部阻挡层。 形成顶部阻挡层的步骤包括增加顶部阻挡层中边界保护材料的浓度。 最后，在顶部阻挡层上形成金属层。 本发明还提供一种具有金属栅极的半导体器件。