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公开(公告)号:US11749756B2
公开(公告)日:2023-09-05
申请号:US17074287
申请日:2020-10-19
Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.
Inventor: Che-Yu Lin , Ming-Hua Yu , Tze-Liang Lee , Chan-Lon Yang
IPC: H01L29/66 , H01L21/762 , H01L29/78 , H01L21/02 , H01L23/544 , H01L21/265 , H01L21/324 , H01L29/06 , H01L29/10 , H01L29/167
CPC classification number: H01L29/7851 , H01L21/02057 , H01L21/26513 , H01L21/324 , H01L21/76224 , H01L21/76229 , H01L23/544 , H01L29/0649 , H01L29/1033 , H01L29/167 , H01L29/66795 , H01L29/7848 , H01L2223/54426 , H01L2223/54453
Abstract: A method includes forming an implanted region in a substrate. The implanted region is adjacent to a top surface of the substrate. A clean treatment is performed on the top surface of the implanted region. The top surface of the implanted region is baked after the clean treatment. An epitaxial layer is formed on the top surface of the substrate. The epitaxial layer is patterned to form a fin.
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公开(公告)号:US11676855B2
公开(公告)日:2023-06-13
申请号:US17094700
申请日:2020-11-10
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Wei-Jen Lo , Po-Cheng Shih , Syun-Ming Jang , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L21/768 , H01L21/027 , G03F7/038 , G03F7/039 , G03F7/20
CPC classification number: H01L21/76823 , G03F7/038 , G03F7/039 , G03F7/2004 , G03F7/2022 , H01L21/0274 , H01L21/76802 , H01L21/76877
Abstract: A representative method includes forming a photo-sensitive material over a substrate, and forming a cap layer over the photo-sensitive material, and patterning the cap layer. Using the patterned cap layer, a first portion of the photo-sensitive material is selectively exposed to a pre-selected light wavelength to change at least one material property of the first portion of the photo-sensitive material, while preventing a second portion of the photo-sensitive material from being exposed to the pre-selected light wavelength. One, but not both of the following steps is then conducted: removing the first portion of the photo-sensitive material and forming in its place a conductive element at least partially surrounded by the second portion of the photo-sensitive material, or removing the second portion of the photo-sensitive material and forming from the first portion of the photo-sensitive material a conductive element electrically connecting two or more portions of a circuit.
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公开(公告)号:US20230163194A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-25
申请号:US17648037
申请日:2022-01-14
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Bor Chiuan Hsieh , Tsai-Jung Ho , Po-Cheng Shih , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L29/66 , H01L29/78 , H01L29/417 , H01L29/40
CPC classification number: H01L29/66515 , H01L29/401 , H01L29/7851 , H01L29/41791 , H01L29/66545 , H01L29/66795
Abstract: A method includes forming a dummy gate stack over a semiconductor region, forming gate spacers on opposing sides of the dummy gate stack, forming a source/drain region on a side of the dummy gate stack, forming an inter-layer dielectric over the source/drain region, replacing the dummy gate stack with a replacement gate stack, recessing the replacement gate stack to form a recess between the gate spacers, depositing a liner extending into the recess, depositing a masking layer over the liner and extending into the recess, forming an etching mask covering a portion of the masking layer, and etching the inter-layer dielectric to form a source/drain contact opening. The source/drain region is underlying and exposed to the source/drain contact opening. A source/drain contact plug is formed in the source/drain contact opening. A gate contact plug extends between the gate spacers and electrically connecting to the replacement gate stack.
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公开(公告)号:US20230154765A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-18
申请号:US17651329
申请日:2022-02-16
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Chia Cheng Chou , Chung-Chi Ko , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L21/56 , H01L21/768 , H01L21/02 , H01L21/48
CPC classification number: H01L21/56 , H01L21/76898 , H01L21/02164 , H01L21/0217 , H01L21/4857 , H01L21/486 , H01L2225/1041 , H01L2225/1058 , H01L25/105
Abstract: A method includes bonding a first wafer to a second wafer, and performing a trimming process on the first wafer. An edge portion of the first wafer is removed. After the trimming process, the first wafer has a first sidewall laterally recessed from a second sidewall of the second wafer. A protection layer is deposited and contacting a sidewall of the first wafer, which deposition process includes depositing a non-oxygen-containing material in contact with the first sidewall. The method further includes removing a horizontal portion of the protection layer that overlaps the first wafer, and forming an interconnect structure over the first wafer. The interconnect structure is electrically connected to integrated circuit devices in the first wafer.
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公开(公告)号:US20230151489A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-18
申请号:US17674977
申请日:2022-02-18
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Tze-Liang Lee , Po-Hsien Cheng
IPC: C23C16/455 , H01J37/32
CPC classification number: C23C16/45536 , H01J37/32522 , C23C16/45565 , H01J37/32532 , H01J37/32211 , H01J37/3244 , H01J2237/2002 , H01J2237/332
Abstract: A deposition apparatus and a method are provided. A method includes placing a substrate over a platform in a chamber of a deposition system. A precursor material is introduced into the chamber. A first gas curtain is generated in front of a first electromagnetic (EM) radiation source coupled to the chamber. A plasma is generated from the precursor material in the chamber, wherein the plasma comprises dissociated components of the precursor material. The plasma is subjected to a first EM radiation from the first EM radiation source. The first EM radiation further dissociates the precursor material. A layer is deposited over the substrate. The layer includes a reaction product of the dissociated components of the precursor material.
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公开(公告)号:US20230135172A1
公开(公告)日:2023-05-04
申请号:US17710531
申请日:2022-03-31
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Wei-Ren Wang , Jen Hung Wang , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L21/768
Abstract: An improved method of forming conductive features and a semiconductor device formed by the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes providing a first conductive feature in a first dielectric layer; selectively depositing an etch-resistant layer over the first dielectric layer, a sidewall of the etch-resistant layer being coterminous with a sidewall of the first dielectric layer; after selectively depositing the etch-resistant layer, selectively depositing a capping layer over the first conductive feature adjacent the etch-resistant layer, a sidewall of the capping layer being coterminous with a sidewall of the first conductive feature; and forming a second conductive feature over the capping layer, the etch-resistant layer separating the second conductive feature from the first dielectric layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20230044771A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-09
申请号:US17668144
申请日:2022-02-09
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Tsai-Jung Ho , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L29/423 , H01L29/66 , H01L29/786 , H01L21/8234
Abstract: A device includes a substrate including an active region, a gate stack over the active region, and a hard mask over the gate stack. The hard mask includes a capping layer, a buttress layer extending along sidewalls and a bottom of the capping layer, and a liner layer extending along sidewalls and a bottom of the buttress layer. The buttress layer includes a metal oxide material or a metal nitride material.
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公开(公告)号:US20230032703A1
公开(公告)日:2023-02-02
申请号:US17388209
申请日:2021-07-29
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Ching-Yu Chang , Jei Ming Chen , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L21/033 , H01L21/311 , H01L21/768
Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a photoresist layer over a mask layer, patterning the photoresist layer, and forming an oxide layer on exposed surfaces of the patterned photoresist layer. The mask layer is patterned using the patterned photoresist layer as a mask. A target layer is patterned using the patterned mask layer as a mask.
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公开(公告)号:US20230025645A1
公开(公告)日:2023-01-26
申请号:US17592995
申请日:2022-02-04
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Tsai-Jung Ho , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L29/66 , H01L29/78 , H01L21/8234 , H01L21/3065 , H01L21/02
Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes: forming a gate structure over a fin that protrudes above a substrate; forming source/drain regions over the fin on opposing sides of the gate structure; forming a recess between gate spacers of the gate structure by recessing the gate structure below upper surfaces of the gate spacers; depositing a first layer of a dielectric material in the recess along sidewalls and a bottom of the recess; after depositing the first layer, performing a first etching process to remove portions of the first layer of the dielectric material; and after the first etching process, depositing a second layer of the dielectric material in the recess over the first layer of the dielectric material.
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公开(公告)号:US20220384649A1
公开(公告)日:2022-12-01
申请号:US17818595
申请日:2022-08-09
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Chung-Ting Ko , Han-Chi Lin , Chunyao Wang , Ching Yu Huang , Tze-Liang Lee , Yung-Chih Wang
IPC: H01L29/78 , H01L21/762 , H01L21/3213 , H01L21/02 , H01L21/3115 , H01L29/66 , H01L21/3065 , H01L27/088 , H01L21/8234
Abstract: A method includes etching a first portion and a second portion of a dummy gate stack to form a first opening and a second opening, respectively, and depositing a silicon nitride layer to fill the first opening and the second opening. The deposition of the silicon nitride layer comprises a first process selected from treating the silicon nitride layer using hydrogen radicals, implanting the silicon nitride layer, and combinations thereof. The method further includes etching a third portion of the dummy gate stack to form a trench, etching a semiconductor fin underlying the third portion to extend the trench down into a bulk portion of a semiconductor substrate underlying the dummy gate stack, and depositing a second silicon nitride layer into the trench.
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