公开(公告)号：US20160163584A1

公开(公告)日：2016-06-09

申请号：US14674792

申请日：2015-03-31

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Lei Yuan ,  Jia Zeng ,  Youngtag Woo ,  Jongwook Kye

IPC: H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/76802 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/033 ,  H01L21/0337 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L21/32139 ,  H01L21/76816 ,  H01L21/76877

Abstract: One method includes forming a mandrel element above a hard mask layer, forming first and second spacers on the mandrel element, removing the mandrel element, a first opening being defined between the first and second spacers and exposing a portion of the hard mask layer and having a longitudinal axis extending in a first direction, forming a block mask covering a middle portion of the first opening, the block mask having a longitudinal axis extending in a second direction different than the first direction, etching the hard mask layer in the presence of the block mask and the first and second spacers to define aligned first and second line segment openings in the hard mask layer extending in the first direction, etching recesses in a dielectric layer disposed beneath the hard mask layer based on the first and second line segment openings, and filling the recesses with a conductive material.

Abstract translation: 一种方法包括在硬掩模层之上形成心轴元件，在心轴元件上形成第一和第二间隔物，去除心轴元件，限定在第一和第二间隔物之间​​的第一开口，并暴露硬掩模层的一部分并具有 沿第一方向延伸的纵轴，形成覆盖所述第一开口的中间部分的阻挡掩模，所述阻挡掩模具有在与所述第一方向不同的第二方向上延伸的纵向轴线;在所述阻挡掩模的存在下， 阻挡掩模和所述第一和第二间隔物，以限定在所述硬掩模层中沿所述第一方向延伸的对准的第一和第二线段开口，基于所述第一和第二线段开口蚀刻设置在所述硬掩模层下方的电介质层中的凹陷， 并用导电材料填充凹部。

公开(公告)号：US09202751B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-01

申请号：US14246476

申请日：2014-04-07

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Andy Chih-Hung Wei ,  Guillaume Bouche ,  Mark A. Zaleski ,  Tuhin Guha Neogi ,  Jason E. Stephens ,  Jongwook Kye ,  Jia Zeng

IPC: H01L21/338 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823871 ,  H01L21/823878 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53228 ,  H01L23/53257 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/41725 ,  H01L29/41758 ,  H01L29/66462 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved semiconductor structure and methods of fabrication that provide transistor contacts that are self-aligned in two dimensions. Two different capping layers are used, each being comprised of a different material. The two capping layers are selectively etchable to each other. One capping layer is used for gate coverage while the other capping layer is used for source/drain coverage. Selective etch processes open the desired gates and source/drains, while block masks are used to cover elements that are not part of the connection scheme. A metallization line (layer) is deposited, making contact with the open elements to provide electrical connectivity between them.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种改进的半导体结构和制造方法，其提供在两维中自对准的晶体管接触。 使用两个不同的封盖层，每个覆盖层由不同的材料组成。 两个封盖层可以相互选择性地蚀刻。 一个覆盖层用于栅极覆盖，而另一个覆盖层用于源极/漏极覆盖。 选择性蚀刻工艺打开所需的栅极和源极/漏极，而块掩模用于覆盖不是连接方案一部分的元件。 沉积金属化线（层），与开放元件接触以提供它们之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20180033701A1

公开(公告)日：2018-02-01

申请号：US15728445

申请日：2017-10-09

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Guillaume Bouche ,  Tuhin Guha Neogi ,  Andy Chi-Hung Wei ,  Jia Zeng ,  Jongwook Kye ,  Jason Eugene Stephens ,  Irene Yuh-Ling Lin ,  Sudharshanan Raghunathan ,  Lei Yuan

IPC: H01L21/8238 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L21/027 ,  G06F17/50 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/8234

Abstract: At least one method, apparatus and system disclosed herein for forming a finFET device having a pass-through structure. A first gate structure and a second gate structure are formed on a semiconductor wafer. A first active area is formed on one end of the first and second gate structures. A second active area is formed on the other end of the first and second gate structures. A trench silicide (TS) structure self-aligned to the first and second gate structures is formed. The TS structure is configured to operatively couple the first active area to the second active area.

公开(公告)号：US09818651B2

公开(公告)日：2017-11-14

申请号：US15067953

申请日：2016-03-11

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Guillaume Bouche ,  Tuhin Guha Neogi ,  Andy Chi-Hung Wei ,  Jia Zeng ,  Jongwook Kye ,  Jason Eugene Stephens ,  Irene Yuh-Ling Lin ,  Sudharshanan Raghunathan ,  Lei Yuan

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L23/535 ,  G06F17/50

CPC classification number: H01L21/823871 ,  G06F17/5072 ,  H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823821 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L27/0886 ,  H01L27/0924

Abstract: At least one method, apparatus and system disclosed herein for forming a finFET device having a pass-through structure. A first gate structure and a second gate structure are formed on a semiconductor wafer. A first active area is formed on one end of the first and second gate structures. A second active area is formed on the other end of the first and second gate structures. A trench silicide (TS) structure self-aligned to the first and second gate structures is formed. The TS structure is configured to operatively couple the first active area to the second active area.

公开(公告)号：US20170221886A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-03

申请号：US15490702

申请日：2017-04-18

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Andy Chih-Hung Wei ,  Guillaume Bouche ,  Mark A. Zaleski ,  Tuhin Guha Neogi ,  Jason E. Stephens ,  Jongwook Kye ,  Jia Zeng

IPC: H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/532

CPC classification number: H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823871 ,  H01L21/823878 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53228 ,  H01L23/53257 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/41725 ,  H01L29/41758 ,  H01L29/66462 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved semiconductor structure and methods of fabrication that provide transistor contacts that are self-aligned in two dimensions. Two different capping layers are used, each being comprised of a different material. The two capping layers are selectively etchable to each other. One capping layer is used for gate coverage while the other capping layer is used for source/drain coverage. Selective etch processes open the desired gates and source/drains, while block masks are used to cover elements that are not part of the connection scheme. A metallization line (layer) is deposited, making contact with the open elements to provide electrical connectivity between them.

公开(公告)号：US09472464B1

公开(公告)日：2016-10-18

申请号：US15060691

申请日：2016-03-04

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Jia Zeng ,  Lei Yuan ,  Youngtag Woo ,  Yan Wang ,  Jongwook Kye

IPC: H01L21/8238 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/308

CPC classification number: H01L21/823821 ,  H01L21/3086 ,  H01L29/6653 ,  H01L29/66553 ,  H01L29/6656 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: Methods for processes to form and use merged spacers in fin generation and the resulting devices are disclosed. Embodiments include providing first and second mandrels separated from each other across adjacent cells on a Si layer; forming first and second dummy-spacers and third and fourth dummy-spacers on opposite sides of the first and second mandrels, respectively; removing, through a block-mask, the first and fourth dummy spacers and a portion of the second and third dummy-spacers; forming first spacers on each exposed side of the mandrels and in between the second and third dummy-spacers, forming a merged spacer; removing the mandrels; removing a section of the merged-spacer; forming second spacers on all exposed sides of the first spacers and the merged-spacer; removing the merged-spacer and the first spacers; removing exposed sections of the Si layer through the second spacers; and removing the second spacers to reveal Si fins.

Abstract translation: 公开了在翅片生成中形成和使用合并间隔物的方法以及所得装置。 实施例包括提供在Si层上相邻的单元彼此分开的第一和第二心轴; 在第一和第二心轴的相对侧分别形成第一和第二虚拟间隔物和第三和第四虚拟间隔物; 通过块掩模去除第一和第四虚拟间隔物和第二和第三虚拟间隔物的一部分; 在心轴的每个暴露侧上并在第二和第三虚拟间隔件之间形成第一间隔件，形成合并间隔件; 去除心轴; 去除合并间隔物的一部分; 在第一间隔件和合并间隔件的所有暴露侧上形成第二间隔件; 去除合并间隔物和第一间隔物; 通过所述第二间隔物去除所述Si层的暴露部分; 并且移除第二间隔件以露出Si散热片。

公开(公告)号：US20160049481A1

公开(公告)日：2016-02-18

申请号：US14926657

申请日：2015-10-29

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Andy Chih-Hung Wei ,  Guillaume Bouche ,  Mark A. Zaleski ,  Tuhin Guha Neogi ,  Jason E. Stephens ,  Jongwook Kye ,  Jia Zeng

IPC: H01L29/417 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823871 ,  H01L21/823878 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53228 ,  H01L23/53257 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/41725 ,  H01L29/41758 ,  H01L29/66462 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved semiconductor structure and methods of fabrication that provide transistor contacts that are self-aligned in two dimensions. Two different capping layers are used, each being comprised of a different material. The two capping layers are selectively etchable to each other. One capping layer is used for gate coverage while the other capping layer is used for source/drain coverage. Selective etch processes open the desired gates and source/drains, while block masks are used to cover elements that are not part of the connection scheme. A metallization line (layer) is deposited, making contact with the open elements to provide electrical connectivity between them.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种改进的半导体结构和制造方法，其提供在两维中自对准的晶体管接触。 使用两个不同的封盖层，每个覆盖层由不同的材料组成。 两个封盖层可以相互选择性地蚀刻。 一个覆盖层用于栅极覆盖，而另一个覆盖层用于源极/漏极覆盖。 选择性蚀刻工艺打开所需的栅极和源极/漏极，而块掩模用于覆盖不是连接方案一部分的元件。 沉积金属化线（层），与开放元件接触以提供它们之间的电连接。

公开(公告)号：US20150287636A1

公开(公告)日：2015-10-08

申请号：US14246476

申请日：2014-04-07

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Andy Chih-Hung Wei ,  Guillaume Bouche ,  Mark A. Zaleski ,  Tuhin Guha Neogi ,  Jason E. Stephens ,  Jongwook Kye ,  Jia Zeng

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/8238 ,  H01L27/088 ,  H01L23/532

CPC classification number: H01L27/088 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823475 ,  H01L21/823871 ,  H01L21/823878 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53228 ,  H01L23/53257 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L27/092 ,  H01L29/41725 ,  H01L29/41758 ,  H01L29/66462 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide an improved semiconductor structure and methods of fabrication that provide transistor contacts that are self-aligned in two dimensions. Two different capping layers are used, each being comprised of a different material. The two capping layers are selectively etchable to each other. One capping layer is used for gate coverage while the other capping layer is used for source/drain coverage. Selective etch processes open the desired gates and source/drains, while block masks are used to cover elements that are not part of the connection scheme. A metallization line (layer) is deposited, making contact with the open elements to provide electrical connectivity between them.

Abstract translation: 本发明的实施例提供一种改进的半导体结构和制造方法，其提供在两维中自对准的晶体管接触。 使用两个不同的封盖层，每个覆盖层由不同的材料组成。 两个封盖层可以相互选择性地蚀刻。 一个覆盖层用于栅极覆盖，而另一个覆盖层用于源极/漏极覆盖。 选择性蚀刻工艺打开所需的栅极和源极/漏极，而块掩模用于覆盖不是连接方案一部分的元件。 沉积金属化线（层），与开放元件接触以提供它们之间的电连接。