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公开(公告)号:US20220359299A1
公开(公告)日:2022-11-10
申请号:US17813850
申请日:2022-07-20
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Chung-Ting Ko , Tai-Chun Huang , Jr-Hung Li , Tze-Liang Lee , Chi On Chui
IPC: H01L21/8234 , H01L29/66 , H01L27/088
Abstract: A method includes forming a semiconductor fin protruding higher than top surfaces of isolation regions. The isolation regions extend into a semiconductor substrate. A portion of the semiconductor fin is etched to form a trench, which extends lower than bottom surfaces of the isolation regions, and extends into the semiconductor substrate. The method further includes filling the trench with a first dielectric material to form a first fin isolation region, recessing the first fin isolation region to form a first recess, and filling the first recess with a second dielectric material. The first dielectric material and the second dielectric material in combination form a second fin isolation region.
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公开(公告)号:US20220285529A1
公开(公告)日:2022-09-08
申请号:US17664479
申请日:2022-05-23
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Ting-Gang Chen , Tai-Chun Huang , Ming-Chang Wen , Shu-Yuan Ku , Fu-Kai Yang , Tze-Liang Lee , Yung-Cheng Lu , Yi-Ting Fu
IPC: H01L29/66 , H01L21/768 , H01L21/762 , H01L29/78 , H01L27/092 , H01L21/8238 , H01L21/311
Abstract: A method includes forming a first and a second dummy gate stack crossing over a semiconductor region, forming an ILD to embed the first and the second dummy gate stacks therein, replacing the first and the second dummy gate stacks with a first and a second replacement gate stack, respectively, performing a first etching process to form a first opening. A portion of the first replacement gate stack and a portion of the second replacement gate stack are removed. The method further includes filling the first opening to form a dielectric isolation region, performing a second etching process to form a second opening, with the ILD being etched, and the dielectric isolation region being exposed to the second opening, forming a contact spacer in the second opening, and filling a contact plug in the second opening. The contact plug is between opposite portions of the contact spacer.
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公开(公告)号:US11411109B2
公开(公告)日:2022-08-09
申请号:US17169994
申请日:2021-02-08
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Hsueh-Chang Sung , Kun-Mu Li , Tze-Liang Lee , Chii-Horng Li , Tsz-Mei Kwok
IPC: H01L29/78 , H01L21/8234 , H01L29/417 , H01L29/66 , H01L21/28 , H01L27/088 , H01L21/02 , H01L29/165 , H01L21/285 , H01L21/768
Abstract: An integrated circuit structure includes a gate stack over a semiconductor substrate, and an opening extending into the semiconductor substrate, wherein the opening is adjacent to the gate stack. A first silicon germanium region is disposed in the opening, wherein the first silicon germanium region has a first germanium percentage. A second silicon germanium region is over the first silicon germanium region. The second silicon germanium region comprises a portion in the opening. The second silicon germanium region has a second germanium percentage greater than the first germanium percentage. A silicon cap substantially free from germanium is over the second silicon germanium region.
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公开(公告)号:US20220231023A1
公开(公告)日:2022-07-21
申请号:US17150044
申请日:2021-01-15
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Tsai-Jung Ho , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L27/092 , H01L29/66 , H01L29/78 , H01L29/06 , H01L21/8234 , H01L21/02
Abstract: A device includes a fin extending from a semiconductor substrate; a gate stack over the fin; a spacer on a sidewall of the gate stack; a source/drain region in the fin adjacent the spacer; an inter-layer dielectric layer (ILD) extending over the gate stack, the spacer, and the source/drain region; a contact plug extending through the ILD and contacting the source/drain region; a dielectric layer including a first portion on a top surface of the ILD and a second portion extending between the ILD and the contact plug, wherein a top surface of the second portion is closer to the substrate than the top surface of the ILD; and an air gap between the spacer and the contact plug, wherein the second portion of the dielectric layer seals the top of the air gap.
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公开(公告)号:US20220157934A1
公开(公告)日:2022-05-19
申请号:US17588478
申请日:2022-01-31
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Yen-Chun Huang , Bor Chiuan Hsieh , Pei-Ren Jeng , Tai-Chun Huang , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L29/06 , H01L21/02 , H01L21/324 , H01L21/762
Abstract: A method includes depositing a first dielectric layer in an opening, the first dielectric layer comprising a semiconductor element and a non-semiconductor element. The method further includes depositing a semiconductor layer on the first dielectric layer, the semiconductor layer comprising a first element that is the same as the semiconductor element. The method further includes introducing a second element to the semiconductor layer wherein the second element is the same as the non-semiconductor element. The method further includes applying a thermal annealing process to the semiconductor layer to change the semiconductor layer into a second dielectric layer.
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公开(公告)号:US20220102143A1
公开(公告)日:2022-03-31
申请号:US17332553
申请日:2021-05-27
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Chun-Kai Chen , JeiMing Chen , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L21/033 , H01L21/311 , H01L21/768
Abstract: A method includes forming a metal-containing hard mask layer over a dielectric layer, wherein the metal-containing hard mask layer has a Young's modulus greater than about 400 MPa and a tensile stress greater than about 600 MPa, patterning the metal-containing hard mask layer to form an opening in the metal-containing hard mask layer, and etching the dielectric layer using the metal-containing hard mask layer as an etching mask. The opening extends into the dielectric layer. The opening is filled with a conductive material to form a conductive feature. The metal-containing hard mask layer is then removed.
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公开(公告)号:US11239310B2
公开(公告)日:2022-02-01
申请号:US16889401
申请日:2020-06-01
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Yen-Chun Huang , Bor Chiuan Hsieh , Pei-Ren Jeng , Tai-Chun Huang , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: H01L29/06 , H01L21/02 , H01L21/324 , H01L21/762 , H01L29/66
Abstract: A method includes depositing a first dielectric layer in an opening, the first dielectric layer comprising a semiconductor element and a non-semiconductor element. The method further includes depositing a semiconductor layer on the first dielectric layer, the semiconductor layer comprising a first element that is the same as the semiconductor element. The method further includes introducing a second element to the semiconductor layer wherein the second element is the same as the non-semiconductor element. The method further includes applying a thermal annealing process to the semiconductor layer to change the semiconductor layer into a second dielectric layer.
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公开(公告)号:US11008654B2
公开(公告)日:2021-05-18
申请号:US16698217
申请日:2019-11-27
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Anthony Lin , Ching-Lun Lai , Pei-Ren Jeng , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: C23C16/44 , H01L21/02 , C23C16/455 , C23C16/458
Abstract: A semiconductor fabrication apparatus includes a processing chamber; a wafer stage configured in the processing chamber; and a chemical delivery mechanism configured in the processing chamber to provide a chemical to a reaction zone in the processing chamber. The chemical delivery mechanism includes an edge chemical injector, a first radial chemical injector, and a second radial chemical injector configured on three sides of the reaction zone.
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公开(公告)号:US20210074581A1
公开(公告)日:2021-03-11
申请号:US17099263
申请日:2020-11-16
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Chia-Cheng Chou , Chih-Chien Chi , Chung-Chi Ko , Yao-Jen Chang , Chen-Yuan Kao , Kai-Shiang Kuo , Po-Cheng Shih , Tze-Liang Lee , Jun-Yi Ruan
IPC: H01L21/768 , H01L23/532 , H01L21/8234 , H01L21/84 , H01L29/66 , H01L23/522 , H01L23/528 , H01L29/78
Abstract: A device, structure, and method are provided whereby an insert layer is utilized to provide additional support for surrounding dielectric layers. The insert layer may be applied between two dielectric layers. Once formed, trenches and vias are formed within the composite layers, and the insert layer will help to provide support that will limit or eliminate undesired bending or other structural motions that could hamper subsequent process steps, such as filling the trenches and vias with conductive material.
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公开(公告)号:US20200095682A1
公开(公告)日:2020-03-26
申请号:US16698217
申请日:2019-11-27
Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Inventor: Anthony Lin , Ching-Lun Lai , Pei-Ren Jeng , Tze-Liang Lee
IPC: C23C16/455 , C23C16/44 , H01L21/02 , C23C16/458
Abstract: A semiconductor fabrication apparatus includes a processing chamber; a wafer stage configured in the processing chamber; and a chemical delivery mechanism configured in the processing chamber to provide a chemical to a reaction zone in the processing chamber. The chemical delivery mechanism includes an edge chemical injector, a first radial chemical injector, and a second radial chemical injector configured on three sides of the reaction zone.
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