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。

公开(公告)号：US20140361386A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-11

申请号：US14465579

申请日：2014-08-21

Applicant: United Microelectronics Corp.

Inventor： Hsin-Fu Huang ,  Kun-Hsien Lin ,  Chi-Mao Hsu ,  Min-Chuan Tsai ,  Tzung-Ying Lee ,  Chin-Fu Lin

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/49

CPC classification number: H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/28088 ,  H01L29/4966 ,  H01L29/513 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/66545

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device including a substrate, a gate structure, a second dielectric layer and a source/drain region. A first dielectric layer is disposed on the substrate, and the first dielectric layer has a trench therein. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate in the trench and includes a work function metal layer and a metal layer. The work function metal layer is disposed in the trench, and includes a TiAl3 phase metal layer. A height of the work function metal layer disposed on a sidewall of the trench is lower than a height of a top surface of the first dielectric layer. The metal layer fills the trench. The second dielectric layer is disposed between the gate structure and the substrate. The source/drain region is disposed in the substrate at two sides of the gate structure.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种包括基板，栅极结构，第二介电层和源极/漏极区域的半导体器件。 第一电介质层设置在基板上，并且第一介电层在其中具有沟槽。 栅极结构设置在沟槽中的衬底上，并且包括功函数金属层和金属层。 工作功能金属层设置在沟槽中，并且包括TiAl 3相金属层。 布置在沟槽的侧壁上的功函数金属层的高度低于第一电介质层的顶表面的高度。 金属层填充沟槽。 第二电介质层设置在栅极结构和衬底之间。 源极/漏极区域在栅极结构的两侧设置在衬底中。

公开(公告)号：US20140306273A1

公开(公告)日：2014-10-16

申请号：US13864218

申请日：2013-04-16

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 ,  H01L29/423

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 is provided. 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. Finally, the gate trench is filled up with a conductive metal layer.

Abstract translation: 提供了金属栅极结构的制造方法。 首先，提供由层间电介质覆盖的基板。 在层间电介质中形成栅极沟槽，其中在栅极沟槽中形成栅极电介质层。 在栅极沟槽中的栅极电介质层上形成含硅功函数层。 最后，栅极沟槽填充有导电金属层。