Abstract:
A method for forming a shallow trench isolation (STI) structure with reduced stress is described. An amorphous silicon layer is deposited on a trench surface of a shallow trench isolation structure, and the amorphous silicon is then oxidized by thermal oxidation to form a liner oxide. The thickness of the liner oxide is uniform to reduce stress caused by a liner oxide having non-uniform thickness in the prior art, and the leakage risk between the semiconductor devices can thus be prevented.
Abstract:
Phase change memory cells and methods for fabricating the same are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, a phase change memory cell comprises a first electrode disposed over a substrate along a first direction. A first dielectric layer is formed over the first electrode. A conductive contact is formed in the first dielectric layer, electrically contacting the first electrode, wherein the conductive contact has an L-shaped or reverse L-shaped () cross section. A second dielectric layer is formed over the first dielectric layer. A phase change layer is partially formed over the first and the second dielectric layers, electrically contacting the conductive contact. A third dielectric layer is formed over the phase change layer and the first and second dielectric layers with an opening therein. A second electrode layer is formed over the third dielectric layer and fills the opening to electrically contact the phase change layer.
Abstract:
A clock generator is provided that is compatible with both DDR1 and DDR2 applications. The internal YCLK signal is turned on only when an active read or write occurs on the integrated circuit memory, even though the main chip clock is always running. A circuit block within the clock generator detects when a read or write is active and initiates a YCLK signal on the next falling edge of the internal clock. Two separate mechanisms are used for determining when to terminate the YCLK. One mechanism is a timer path and the other is a path determined by DDR1 and DDR2 control signals. The timer path is strictly time based and is the same for DDR1 and DDR2 parts or modes of operation. The other signal path is different for DDR1 and DDR2 operating modes. A DDR1 control signal turns off YCLK at the next rising edge of the internal clock, and a DDR2 control signal turns off YCLK at the next falling edge of the internal clock.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device with a recessed channel and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor device comprises a substrate, a gate, a source, a drain, and a reverse spacer. The substrate comprises a recessed trench. The gate is formed above the recessed trench and extends above the substrate. The gate further comprises a polysilicon layer and a conductive layer; wherein the polysilicon layer is formed inside the recessed trench of the substrate, and the conductive layer is formed above the polysilicon layer and extends above the substrate. Moreover, the width of the conductive layer increases gradually bottom-up. The source and the drain are formed respectively at two sides of the gate. The reverse spacer is formed above the polysilicon layer and against the sidewall of the conductive layer.
Abstract:
A semiconductor chip assembly comprises a semiconductor chip including a first contact and a second contact positioned at a first side of the first contact, a first lead including an inner end, a second lead including a body positioned at a second side of the first lead and an inner segment positioned between the contacts of semiconductor chip and the inner end of the first lead, a first bonding wire connecting the first contact to the inner end of the first lead and a second bonding wire connecting the second contact and the inner segment of the second lead. The first side of the first contact is in the opposite direction to the second side of the first lead, and the first bonding wire and the second bonding wire do not cross each other. Preferably, the second lead further includes a middle portion between the body and the inner segment, or the second lead is L-shaped.
Abstract:
A data collector control system for semiconductor manufacturing comprises a data collector and a automatic communication port switch control circuit. The control system is placed between an equipment and an equipment automation programming (EAP) system. The data collector processes and transmits communication messages between the equipment and the EAP system while the data collector operates normally. The communication messages between the equipment and the EAP system are transmitted through the control circuit instead of the data collector while the data collector operates abnormally.
Abstract:
A flash memory cell is provided. The flash memory cell includes a substrate having a source and a drain formed therein, a bit line contact formed above the drain, a control gate formed above the substrate, a spacer floating gate formed above the substrate and adjacent to the control gate, and a first spacer formed between the bit line contact and the control gate, wherein the first spacer is in contact with both the bit line contact and the control gate.
Abstract:
An additive latency circuit for a DDR2 standard compliant integrated circuit memory includes a half flip-flop register assigned for each case of additive latency. A unique clock is generated to control each bit in the register chain. Sufficient register bits are required in the chain to support the highest additive latency specified. For latency settings less than the maximum, those clocks assigned to the bits above the chosen latency are enabled so the data passes through un-clocked. For the additive latency zero case, a separate bypass path is provided. Both address and command information is delayed by the additive latency delay chain. Once delayed by the proper number of cycles, the address information remains in that state until the time when a new state is required. Command information remains valid for one cycle upon reaching the proper delay point. A reset circuit is provided to reset command signals.
Abstract:
A wafer-transferring pod capable of monitoring process environment comprises a body and a sampling mechanism positioned on a top surface, a back surface or one of two side surfaces of the body for adsorbing contamination. The sampling mechanism comprises an inner chamber filled with adsorbent such as glass wool and a plurality of openings positioned on sidewalls of the inner chamber. In addition, the sampling mechanism may comprise a movable door and an opening for a user to absorb the air from the body without opening a front cover of the wafer-transferring pod. Further, the sampling mechanism may comprise an inner member positioned on the body and an outer member buckled into the inner member, wherein the inner member and the outer member have an opening through which the user can absorb the air in the body without opening the front cover of the wafer-transferring pod.
Abstract:
A method for preparing a gate oxide layer is described. First, a trench surrounding an active area is formed in a substrate, and a dielectric block is then formed in the trench such that an upper surface of the dielectric block is not aligned with that of the substrate. Subsequently, an ion implantation process is performed to implant nitrogen-containing dopants into the substrate in the active area, and a thermal oxidation process is then performed to form a gate oxide layer on the surface of the substrate in the active area. Particularly, the concentration of the nitrogen-containing dopants at the center of the active area is higher than that at the edge of the active area. The nitrogen-containing dopants inhibit the reaction rate of the thermal oxidation process, so as to prevent the gate oxide layer from thinning at the edge near the trench.