公开(公告)号：US20240237550A1

公开(公告)日：2024-07-11

申请号：US18611753

申请日：2024-03-21

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Jin-Yan Chiou ,  Wei-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Yen-Tsai Yi ,  Hsiang-Wen Ke

IPC: H10N50/80 ,  G11C11/16 ,  H01F10/32 ,  H01F41/32 ,  H10N50/01 ,  H10N50/85

CPC classification number: H10N50/80 ,  G11C11/161 ,  H10N50/01 ,  H01F10/3254 ,  H01F41/32 ,  H10N50/85

Abstract: A method for fabricating a semiconductor device includes the steps of: forming a first inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer on a substrate; forming a contact hole in the first IMD layer; forming a bottom electrode layer in the contact hole; forming a magnetic tunneling junction (MTJ) stack on the bottom electrode layer; and removing the MTJ stack and the bottom electrode layer to form a
MTJ on a bottom electrode. Preferably, the bottom electrode protrudes above a top surface of the first IMD layer.

公开(公告)号：US11165019B2

公开(公告)日：2021-11-02

申请号：US16576784

申请日：2019-09-20

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Shih-Min Chou ,  Kuo-Chih Lai ,  Wei-Ming Hsiao ,  Hui-Ting Lin ,  Szu-Yao Yu ,  Nien-Ting Ho ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L45/00

Abstract: An ReRAM structure includes a dielectric layer. A first ReRAM and a second ReRAM are disposed on the dielectric layer. The second ReRAM is at one side of the first ReRAM. A trench is disposed in the dielectric layer between the first ReRAM and the second ReRAM. The first ReRAM includes a bottom electrode, a variable resistive layer and a top electrode. The variable resistive layer is between the bottom electrode and the top electrode. A width of the bottom electrode is smaller than a width of the top electrode. The width of the bottom electrode is smaller than a width of the variable resistive layer.

公开(公告)号：US20190122925A1

公开(公告)日：2019-04-25

申请号：US16224818

申请日：2018-12-19

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Li-Han Chen ,  Yen-Tsai Yi ,  Chun-Chieh Chiu ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Wei-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L29/08 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L29/267 ,  H01L29/24 ,  H01L29/16 ,  H01L29/161 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L29/66

Abstract: A conductive structure includes a substrate including a first dielectric layer formed thereon, at least a first opening formed in the first dielectric layer, a low resistive layer formed in the opening, and a first metal bulk formed on the lower resistive layer in the opening. The first metal bulk directly contacts a surface of the first low resistive layer. The low resistive layer includes a carbonitride of a first metal material, and the first metal bulk includes the first metal material.

公开(公告)号：US20180151428A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-31

申请号：US15361503

申请日：2016-11-28

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Li-Han Chen ,  Yen-Tsai Yi ,  Chun-Chieh Chiu ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Wei-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L29/08 ,  H01L29/161 ,  H01L29/16 ,  H01L29/165 ,  H01L29/24 ,  H01L29/267 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L21/76889 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/53266 ,  H01L23/535 ,  H01L29/0847 ,  H01L29/1608 ,  H01L29/161 ,  H01L29/165 ,  H01L29/24 ,  H01L29/267 ,  H01L29/41783 ,  H01L29/665 ,  H01L29/7848

Abstract: A conductive structure includes a substrate including a first dielectric layer formed thereon, at least a first opening formed in the first dielectric layer, a low resistive layer formed in the opening, and a first metal bulk formed on the lower resistive layer in the opening. The first metal bulk directly contacts a surface of the first low resistive layer. The low resistive layer includes a carbonitride of a first metal material, and the first metal bulk includes the first metal material.

公开(公告)号：US20170236747A1

公开(公告)日：2017-08-17

申请号：US15586240

申请日：2017-05-03

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Pin-Hong Chen ,  Kuo-Chih Lai ,  Chia Chang Hsu ,  Chun-Chieh Chiu ,  Li-Han Chen ,  Shu Min Huang ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L21/285

CPC classification number: H01L21/76846 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76802 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76855 ,  H01L21/76865 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/76889 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L23/53266

Abstract: A semiconductor process for forming a plug includes the following steps. A dielectric layer having a recess is formed on a substrate. A titanium layer is formed to conformally cover the recess. A first titanium nitride layer is formed to conformally cover the titanium layer, thereby the first titanium nitride layer having first sidewall parts. The first sidewall parts of the first titanium nitride layer are pulled back, thereby second sidewall parts being formed. A second titanium nitride layer is formed to cover the recess. Moreover, a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170207093A1

公开(公告)日：2017-07-20

申请号：US15479292

申请日：2017-04-05

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Nien-Ting Ho ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Tsun-Min Cheng ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L21/8238

CPC classification number: H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L29/165 ,  H01L29/4966 ,  H01L29/513 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/665 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/6659 ,  H01L29/7843 ,  H01L29/7848

Abstract: A manufacturing method of a metal gate structure includes the following steps. First, a substrate covered by an interlayer dielectric is provided. A gate trench is formed in the interlayer dielectric, wherein a gate dielectric layer is formed in the gate trench. A silicon-containing work function layer is formed on the gate dielectric layer in the gate trench. The silicon-containing work function layer includes a vertical portion and a horizontal portion. Finally, the gate trench is filled up with a conductive metal layer.

公开(公告)号：US09679813B2

公开(公告)日：2017-06-13

申请号：US14710583

申请日：2015-05-12

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Pin-Hong Chen ,  Kuo-Chih Lai ,  Chia Chang Hsu ,  Chun-Chieh Chiu ,  Li-Han Chen ,  Shu Min Huang ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/532

CPC classification number: H01L21/76846 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76802 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76855 ,  H01L21/76865 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L21/76889 ,  H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L23/53266

Abstract: A semiconductor process for forming a plug includes the following steps. A dielectric layer having a recess is formed on a substrate. A titanium layer is formed to conformally cover the recess. A first titanium nitride layer is formed to conformally cover the titanium layer, thereby the first titanium nitride layer having first sidewall parts. The first sidewall parts of the first titanium nitride layer are pulled back, thereby second sidewall parts being formed. A second titanium nitride layer is formed to cover the recess. Moreover, a semiconductor structure formed by said semiconductor process is also provided.

公开(公告)号：US20170117379A1

公开(公告)日：2017-04-27

申请号：US14924532

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Pin-Hong Chen ,  Kuo-Chih Lai ,  Chia-Chang Hsu ,  Chun-Chieh Chiu ,  Li-Han Chen ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Kuo-Chin Hung ,  Wei-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L29/665 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76855 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L29/267 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/7845 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: A semiconductor process is described. A silicon-phosphorus (SiP) epitaxial layer is formed serving as a source/drain (S/D) region. A crystalline metal silicide layer is formed directly on the SiP epitaxial layer and thus prevents oxidation of the SiP epitaxial layer. A contact plug is formed over the crystalline metal silicide layer.

公开(公告)号：US20160336227A1

公开(公告)日：2016-11-17

申请号：US14709083

申请日：2015-05-11

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Pin-Hong Chen ,  Kuo-Chih Lai ,  Chia-Chang Hsu ,  Chun-Chieh Chiu ,  Li-Han Chen ,  Shu-Min Huang ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu

IPC: H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/76895 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76816 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76855 ,  H01L21/76889 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/53223 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L23/53266

Abstract: A method of forming a contact structure is provided. A silicon-containing substrate is provided with a composite dielectric layer formed thereon. An opening penetrates through the composite dielectric layer and exposes a portion of the source/drain region. A titanium nitride layer is formed in the opening, and the titanium nitride layer is in contact with the exposed portion of the source/drain region. The titanium nitride layer is annealed, so that the bottom portion of the titanium nitride layer is partially transformed into a titanium silicide layer. A conductive layer is formed to fill up the opening.

Abstract translation: 提供一种形成接触结构的方法。 含硅基板上形成有复合电介质层。 开口穿过复合介电层并暴露出源/漏区的一部分。 在开口中形成氮化钛层，氮化钛层与源极/漏极区域的露出部分接触。 将氮化钛层退火，使得氮化钛层的底部部分转变为硅化钛层。 形成导电层以填充开口。

公开(公告)号：US09076784B2

公开(公告)日：2015-07-07

申请号：US14454727

申请日：2014-08-08

Applicant: UNITED MICROELECTRONICS CORP.

Inventor： Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Chin-Fu Lin ,  Chien-Hao Chen ,  Wei-Yu Chen ,  Chi-Yuan Sun ,  Ya-Hsueh Hsieh ,  Tsun-Min Cheng

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/8238

CPC classification number: H01L29/4966 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L21/823842 ,  H01L21/823857 ,  H01L29/4958 ,  H01L29/512 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A semiconductor structure includes a work function metal layer, a (work function) metal oxide layer and a main electrode. The work function metal layer is located on a substrate. The (work function) metal oxide layer is located on the work function metal layer. The main electrode is located on the (work function) metal oxide layer. A semiconductor process forming said semiconductor structure is also provided.

Abstract translation: 半导体结构包括功函数金属层，（功函数）金属氧化物层和主电极。 功函数金属层位于基板上。 （功函数）金属氧化物层位于功函数金属层上。 主电极位于（功函数）金属氧化物层上。 还提供了形成所述半导体结构的半导体工艺。