公开(公告)号：US20150206803A1

公开(公告)日：2015-07-23

申请号：US14158857

申请日：2014-01-19

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Wei-Hsin Liu ,  Tzu-Chin Wu ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Yu-Ren Wang ,  Chun-Yuan Wu ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/311 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/3105

CPC classification number: H01L21/823462 ,  H01L21/31116 ,  H01L21/76837 ,  H01L21/823475

Abstract: A method of forming an inter-level dielectric layer including the following step is provided. Two gate structures are formed on a substrate. A first oxide layer is formed to conformally cover the two gate structures and the substrate. The first oxide layer is etched ex-situ by a high density plasma (HDP) etching process. A second oxide layer is formed in-situ on the first oxide layer and fills a gap between the two gate structures by a high density plasma (HDP) depositing process.

Abstract translation: 提供一种形成包括以下步骤的层间电介质层的方法。 在基板上形成两个栅极结构。 形成第一氧化物层以保形地覆盖两个栅极结构和衬底。 通过高密度等离子体（HDP）蚀刻工艺非原位蚀刻第一氧化物层。 在第一氧化物层上原地形成第二氧化物层，并通过高密度等离子体（HDP）沉积工艺填充两个栅极结构之间的间隙。

公开(公告)号：US20150087126A1

公开(公告)日：2015-03-26

申请号：US14557469

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Chien Liu ,  Tzu-Chin Wu ,  Yu-Shu Lin ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Wen-Yi Teng

IPC: H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/7843 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/76828 ,  H01L21/76832 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/823412 ,  H01L21/823807 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/6653

Abstract: A method of fabrication a transistor device with a non-uniform stress layer including the following processes. First, a semiconductor substrate having a first transistor region is provided. A low temperature deposition process is carried out to form a first tensile stress layer on a transistor within the first transistor region, wherein a temperature of the low temperature deposition process is lower than 300 degree Celsius (° C.) . Then, a high temperature annealing process is performed, wherein a temperature of the high temperature annealing process is at least 150° C. higher than a temperature of the low temperature deposition process. Finally, a second tensile stress layer is formed on the first tensile stress layer, wherein the first tensile stress layer has a tensile stress lower than a tensile stress of the second tensile stress layer.

Abstract translation: 一种制造具有不均匀应力层的晶体管器件的方法，包括以下过程。 首先，提供具有第一晶体管区域的半导体衬底。 进行低温沉积工艺以在第一晶体管区域内的晶体管上形成第一拉伸应力层，其中低温沉积工艺的温度低于300摄氏度（℃）。 然后，进行高温退火处理，其中高温退火工艺的温度比低温沉积工艺的温度高至少150℃。 最后，在第一拉伸应力层上形成第二拉伸应力层，其中第一拉伸应力层的拉伸应力低于第二拉伸应力层的拉伸应力。

公开(公告)号：US09343573B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-17

申请号：US14557469

申请日：2014-12-02

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Chien Liu ,  Tzu-Chin Wu ,  Yu-Shu Lin ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Wen-Yi Teng

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/8238

CPC classification number: H01L29/7843 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/76828 ,  H01L21/76832 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/823412 ,  H01L21/823807 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/6653

Abstract: A method of fabrication a transistor device with a non-uniform stress layer including the following processes. First, a semiconductor substrate having a first transistor region is provided. A low temperature deposition process is carried out to form a first tensile stress layer on a transistor within the first transistor region, wherein a temperature of the low temperature deposition process is lower than 300 degree Celsius (° C.). Then, a high temperature annealing process is performed, wherein a temperature of the high temperature annealing process is at least 150° C. higher than a temperature of the low temperature deposition process. Finally, a second tensile stress layer is formed on the first tensile stress layer, wherein the first tensile stress layer has a tensile stress lower than a tensile stress of the second tensile stress layer.

Abstract translation: 一种制造具有不均匀应力层的晶体管器件的方法，包括以下过程。 首先，提供具有第一晶体管区域的半导体衬底。 进行低温沉积工艺以在第一晶体管区域内的晶体管上形成第一拉伸应力层，其中低温沉积工艺的温度低于300摄氏度（℃）。 然后，进行高温退火处理，其中高温退火工艺的温度比低温沉积工艺的温度高至少150℃。 最后，在第一拉伸应力层上形成第二拉伸应力层，其中第一拉伸应力层的拉伸应力低于第二拉伸应力层的拉伸应力。

公开(公告)号：US09034726B2

公开(公告)日：2015-05-19

申请号：US14285645

申请日：2014-05-23

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chia-Lung Chang ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Jui-Min Lee ,  Yuh-Min Lin

IPC: H01L21/762 ,  H01L29/06

CPC classification number: H01L21/76224 ,  H01L29/0649

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is located in a recess of a substrate. The semiconductor structure includes a liner, a silicon rich layer and a filling material. The liner is located on the surface of the recess. The silicon rich layer is located on the liner. The filling material is located on the silicon rich layer and fills the recess. Furthermore, a semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 半导体结构位于衬底的凹部中。 半导体结构包括衬垫，富硅层和填充材料。 衬垫位于凹槽的表面上。 富硅层位于衬套上。 填充材料位于富硅层上并填充凹槽。 此外，还提供了形成所述半导体结构的半导体工艺。

公开(公告)号：US20150132966A1

公开(公告)日：2015-05-14

申请号：US14583813

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Hung-Lin Shih ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Kuan-Hsien Li

IPC: H01L21/8234 ,  H01L29/40

CPC classification number: H01L21/30604 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/823462 ,  H01L29/401

Abstract: A method for forming a FinFET structure includes providing a substrate, a first region and a second region being defined on the substrate, a first fin structure and a second fin structure being disposed on the substrate within the first region and the second region respectively. A first oxide layer cover the first fin structure and the second fin structure. Next a first protective layer and a second protective layer are entirely formed on the substrate and the first oxide layer in sequence, the second protective layer within the first region is removed, and the first protective layer within the first region is then removed. Afterwards, the first oxide layer covering the first fin structure and the second protective layer within the second region are removed simultaneously, and a second oxide layer is formed to cover the first fin structure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成FinFET结构的方法包括提供衬底，第一区和限定在衬底上的第二区，分别在第一区和第二区内的衬底上设置第一鳍结构和第二鳍结构。 第一氧化物层覆盖第一鳍结构和第二鳍结构。 接下来，依次在基板和第一氧化物层上完全形成第一保护层和第二保护层，去除第一区域内的第二保护层，然后去除第一区域内的第一保护层。 之后，同时除去覆盖第二区域内的第一鳍结构和第二保护层的第一氧化物层，形成第二氧化物层以覆盖第一鳍结构。

公开(公告)号：US08937369B2

公开(公告)日：2015-01-20

申请号：US13633094

申请日：2012-10-01

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Chih-Chien Liu ,  Tzu-Chin Wu ,  Yu-Shu Lin ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Wen-Yi Teng

IPC: H01L23/58 ,  H01L21/469

CPC classification number: H01L29/7843 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/76828 ,  H01L21/76832 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/823412 ,  H01L21/823807 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/6653

Abstract: A transistor includes a semiconductor substrate, at least a gate structure, at least a first tensile stress layer, a second tensile stress layer, a source region, and a drain region. The gate structure is disposed within a first transistor region of the semiconductor substrate. The first tensile stress layer includes a curved portion encompassing the gate structure, at least an extension portion with a curved top surface located on the semiconductor substrate at sides of the gate structure, and a transition portion between the curved portion and the extension portion. The first tensile stress layer has a thickness gradually thinning from the curved portion and the extension portion toward the transition portion. The second tensile stress layer is disposed on the first tensile stress layer. And the source/drain regions are separately located in the semiconductor substrate on two sides of the gate structure.

Abstract translation: 晶体管包括半导体衬底，至少栅极结构，至少第一拉伸应力层，第二拉伸应力层，源极区和漏极区。 栅极结构设置在半导体衬底的第一晶体管区域内。 第一拉伸应力层包括包围栅极结构的弯曲部分，至少一个在栅极结构的侧面处位于半导体衬底上的弯曲顶表面的延伸部分和弯曲部分与延伸部分之间的过渡部分。 第一拉伸应力层具有从弯曲部分和延伸部分朝向过渡部分逐渐变薄的厚度。 第二拉伸应力层设置在第一拉伸应力层上。 并且源极/漏极区域分别位于栅极结构两侧的半导体衬底中。

公开(公告)号：US08951884B1

公开(公告)日：2015-02-10

申请号：US14079648

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Hung-Lin Shih ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Kuan-Hsien Li

IPC: H01L21/76 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/306

CPC classification number: H01L21/30604 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/823462 ,  H01L29/401

Abstract: A method for forming a FinFET structure includes providing a substrate, a first region and a second region being defined on the substrate, a first fin structure and a second fin structure being disposed on the substrate within the first region and the second region respectively. A first oxide layer cover the first fin structure and the second fin structure. Next a first protective layer and a second protective layer are entirely formed on the substrate and the first oxide layer in sequence, the second protective layer within the first region is removed, and the first protective layer within the first region is then removed. Afterwards, the first oxide layer covering the first fin structure and the second protective layer within the second region are removed simultaneously, and a second oxide layer is formed to cover the first fin structure.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成FinFET结构的方法包括提供衬底，第一区和限定在衬底上的第二区，分别在第一区和第二区内的衬底上设置第一鳍结构和第二鳍结构。 第一氧化物层覆盖第一鳍结构和第二鳍结构。 接下来，依次在基板和第一氧化物层上完全形成第一保护层和第二保护层，去除第一区域内的第二保护层，然后去除第一区域内的第一保护层。 之后，同时除去覆盖第二区域内的第一鳍结构和第二保护层的第一氧化物层，形成第二氧化物层以覆盖第一鳍结构。

公开(公告)号：US20140256115A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US14285645

申请日：2014-05-23

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chih-Chien Liu ,  Chia-Lung Chang ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Jui-Min Lee ,  Yuh-Min Lin

IPC: H01L21/762

CPC classification number: H01L21/76224 ,  H01L29/0649

Abstract: A semiconductor structure is located in a recess of a substrate. The semiconductor structure includes a liner, a silicon rich layer and a filling material. The liner is located on the surface of the recess. The silicon rich layer is located on the liner. The filling material is located on the silicon rich layer and fills the recess. Furthermore, a semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 半导体结构位于衬底的凹部中。 半导体结构包括衬垫，富硅层和填充材料。 衬垫位于凹槽的表面上。 富硅层位于衬套上。 填充材料位于富硅层上并填充凹槽。 此外，还提供了形成所述半导体结构的半导体工艺。

公开(公告)号：US20140213034A1

公开(公告)日：2014-07-31

申请号：US13752408

申请日：2013-01-29

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Chia-Lung Chang ,  Chih-Chien Liu ,  Jei-Ming Chen ,  Wen-Yi Teng ,  Jui-Min Lee ,  Keng-Jen Lin ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L21/762

CPC classification number: H01L21/76224 ,  H01L21/76232

Abstract: A method for forming an isolation structure includes the following steps. A hard mask layer is formed on a substrate and a trench is formed in the substrate and the hard mask layer. A protective layer is formed to cover the trench and the hard mask layer. A first isolation material is filled into the trench. An etching process is performed to etch back part of the first isolation material.

Abstract translation: 形成隔离结构的方法包括以下步骤。 在基板上形成硬掩模层，并且在基板和硬掩模层中形成沟槽。 形成保护层以覆盖沟槽和硬掩模层。 第一隔离材料被填充到沟槽中。 执行蚀刻工艺以蚀刻第一隔离材料的一部分。

公开(公告)号：US20140134824A1

公开(公告)日：2014-05-15

申请号：US13677318

申请日：2012-11-15

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Jei-Ming Chen ,  Wen-Yi Teng ,  Chia-Lung Chang ,  Chih-Chien Liu

IPC: H01L21/762 ,  H01L21/02

CPC classification number: H01L21/76224 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/76229 ,  H01L21/76819 ,  H01L21/76826 ,  H01L21/76837

Abstract: A method of fabricating a dielectric layer includes the following steps. At first, a dielectric layer is formed on a substrate, and a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process is performed on the dielectric layer. Subsequently, a surface treatment process is performed on the dielectric layer after the chemical mechanical polishing process, and the surface treatment process includes introducing an oxygen plasma.

Abstract translation: 制造介电层的方法包括以下步骤。 首先，在基板上形成电介质层，对电介质层进行化学机械研磨（CMP）处理。 随后，在化学机械抛光工艺之后对电介质层进行表面处理工艺，并且表面处理工艺包括引入氧等离子体。