公开(公告)号：US20180301486A1

公开(公告)日：2018-10-18

申请号：US15487593

申请日：2017-04-14

Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

Inventor： Feng-Chi Hung ,  Jen-Cheng Liu ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Tse-Hua Lu

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14614 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14687 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: The image sensing device includes a pixel region in a pixel array area and a dummy pixel region in a periphery area. The pixel region includes a radiation region, a floating diffusion region, a transfer transistor, a source-follower transistor, a reset transistor and a select transistor. The dummy pixel region includes a radiation region and a floating diffusion region. A gate of one of the transfer transistor, the reset transistor and the select transistor in the pixel region is electrically connected to the radiation region or the floating diffusion region in the dummy pixel region.

公开(公告)号：US09954022B2

公开(公告)日：2018-04-24

申请号：US14923635

申请日：2015-10-27

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chun-Yuan Chen ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Dun-Nian Yaung ,  Hsiao-Hui Tseng ,  Jhy-Jyi Sze ,  Shyh-Fann Ting ,  Tzu-Jui Wang ,  Yen-Ting Chiang ,  Yu-Jen Wang ,  Yuichiro Yamashita

IPC: H01L31/00 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a CMOS image sensor having a doped region, arranged between deep trench isolation structures and an image sensing element, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the CMOS image sensor has a pixel region disposed within a semiconductor substrate. The pixel region has an image sensing element configured to convert radiation into an electric signal. A plurality of back-side deep trench isolation (BDTI) structures extend into the semiconductor substrate on opposing sides of the pixel region. A doped region is laterally arranged between the BDTI structures and separates the image sensing element from the BDTI structures and the back-side of the semiconductor substrate. Separating the image sensing element from the BDTI structures prevents the image sensing element from interacting with interface defects near edges of the BDTI structures, and thereby reduces dark current and white pixel number.

公开(公告)号：US09917132B2

公开(公告)日：2018-03-13

申请号：US15635318

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

Inventor： Tsung-Han Tsai ,  Kun-Huei Lin ,  Chun-Hao Chou ,  Tzu-Hsuan Hsu ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Kuo-Cheng Lee ,  Yung-Lung Hsu

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14649 ,  H01L27/14607 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, light sensing devices, at least one infrared radiation sensing device, a transparent insulating layer, an infrared radiation cut layer, a color filter layer and an infrared radiation color filter layer. The light sensing devices and the at least one infrared radiation sensing device are disposed in the substrate and are adjacent to each other. The transparent insulating layer is disposed on the substrate overlying the light sensing devices and the at least one infrared radiation sensing device. The infrared radiation cut layer is disposed on the transparent insulating layer overlying the light sensing devices for filtering out infrared radiation and/or near infrared radiation. The color filter layer is disposed on the infrared radiation cut layer. The infrared radiation color filter layer is disposed on the transparent insulating layer overlying the at least one infrared radiation sensing device.

公开(公告)号：US20180026066A1

公开(公告)日：2018-01-25

申请号：US15710419

申请日：2017-09-20

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chun-Yuan Chen ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Dun-Nian Yaung ,  Shyh-Fann Ting ,  Wei Chuang Wu ,  Yen-Ting Chiang ,  Kuan-Tsun Chen

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/14629 ,  H01L27/14609 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14623 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14645 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to a method of forming a back-side image (BSI) sensor. The method may be performed by forming an image sensing element within a substrate and forming a pixel-level memory node at a position within the substrate that is laterally offset from the image sensing element. A back-side of the substrate is etched to form one or more trenches that are laterally separated from the image sensing element by the substrate and that vertically overlie the pixel-level memory node. A reflective material is formed within the one or more trenches.

公开(公告)号：US20170301709A1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-19

申请号：US15635673

申请日：2017-06-28

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yen-Ting Chiang ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Dun-Nian Yaung ,  Hsiao-Hui Tseng ,  Chih-Hui Huang ,  Shyh-Fann Ting ,  Shih Pei Chou ,  Sheng-Chan Li

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14621 ,  H01L27/14627 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14685 ,  H01L27/14689

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an integrated circuit, and an associated method of formation. In some embodiments, the integrated circuit comprises a deep trench grid disposed at a back side of a substrate. A passivation layer lines the deep trench grid within the substrate. The passivation layer includes a first high-k dielectric layer and a second high-k dielectric layer disposed over the first high-k dielectric layer. A first dielectric layer is disposed over the passivation layer, lining the deep trench grid and extending over an upper surface of the substrate. A second dielectric layer is disposed over the first dielectric layer and enclosing remaining spaces of the deep trench grid to form air-gaps at lower portions of the deep trench grid. The air-gaps are sealed by the first dielectric layer or the second dielectric layer below the upper surface of the substrate.

公开(公告)号：US09704827B2

公开(公告)日：2017-07-11

申请号：US14750003

申请日：2015-06-25

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sin-Yao Huang ,  Chun-Chieh Chuang ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Sheng-Chau Chen ,  Dun-Nian Yaung ,  Feng-Chi Hung ,  Yung-Lung Lin

IPC: H01L25/065 ,  H01L23/498 ,  H01L25/00 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L23/52

CPC classification number: H01L25/0657 ,  H01L23/49838 ,  H01L23/52 ,  H01L25/50 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L2225/06513 ,  H01L2225/06544

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a multi-dimensional integrated chip having a redistribution layer vertically extending between integrated chip die, which is laterally offset from a back-side bond pad. The multi-dimensional integrated chip has a first integrated chip die with a first plurality of metal interconnect layers disposed within a first inter-level dielectric layer arranged onto a front-side of a first semiconductor substrate. The multi-dimensional integrated chip also has a second integrated chip die with a second plurality of metal interconnect layers disposed within a second inter-level dielectric layer abutting the first ILD layer. A bond pad is disposed within a recess extending through the second semiconductor substrate. A redistribution layer vertically extends between the first plurality of metal interconnect layers and the second plurality of metal interconnect layers at a position that is laterally offset from the bond pad.

公开(公告)号：US09659981B2

公开(公告)日：2017-05-23

申请号：US13743979

申请日：2013-01-17

Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

Inventor： Shyh-Fann Ting ,  Chih-Yu Lai ,  Cheng-Ta Wu ,  Yeur-Luen Tu ,  Ching-Chun Wang

IPC: H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/146 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14683

Abstract: A semiconductor image sensor device having a negatively-charged layer includes a semiconductor substrate having a p-type region, a plurality of radiation-sensing regions in the p-type region proximate a front side of the semiconductor substrate, and a negatively-charged layer adjoining the p-type region proximate the plurality of radiation-sensing regions. The negatively-charged layer may be an oxygen-rich silicon oxide, a high-k metal oxide, or a silicon nitride formed as a liner in a shallow trench isolation feature, a sidewall spacer or an offset spacer of a transistor gate, a salicide-block layer, a buffer layer under a salicide-block layer, a backside surface layer, or a combination of these.

公开(公告)号：US09536810B1

公开(公告)日：2017-01-03

申请号：US14737979

申请日：2015-06-12

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Yen-Ting Chiang ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Dun-Nian Yaung ,  Feng-Chi Hung ,  Hsiao-Hui Tseng ,  Ming-Tsong Wang ,  Shyh-Fann Ting ,  Wei Chuang Wu

IPC: H01L23/482 ,  H01L27/146 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0224

CPC classification number: H01L23/4824 ,  H01L21/76898 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L23/5283 ,  H01L27/1463 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/14687 ,  H01L31/0224 ,  H01L31/05 ,  H01L31/0508

Abstract: A pad structure for a complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor (CMOS) image sensor is provided. A semiconductor substrate is arranged over a back end of line (BEOL) metallization stack, and comprises a scribe line opening. A buffer layer lines the scribe line opening. A conductive pad comprises a base region and a protruding region. The base region is arranged over the buffer layer in the scribe line opening, and the protruding region protrudes from the base region into the BEOL metallization stack. A dielectric layer fills the scribe line opening over the conductive pad, and is substantially flush with an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate. Further, a method for manufacturing the pad structure, as well as the CMOS image sensor, are provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于互补金属氧化物半导体（CMOS）图像传感器的焊盘结构。 半导体衬底布置在线的后端（BEOL）金属化叠层上，并且包括划线开口。 缓冲层划线划线开口。 导电焊盘包括基极区域和突出区域。 基部区域布置在划线开口中的缓冲层上方，并且突出区域从基部区域突出到BEOL金属化堆叠中。 电介质层填充导电焊盘上的划线，并且与半导体衬底的上表面基本齐平。 此外，提供了一种用于制造焊盘结构的方法以及CMOS图像传感器。

公开(公告)号：US20160379962A1

公开(公告)日：2016-12-29

申请号：US15088232

申请日：2016-04-01

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Sin-Yao Huang ,  Ching-Chun Wang ,  Dun-Nian Yaung ,  Feng-Chi Hung ,  Ming-Tsong Wang ,  Shih Pei Chou

IPC: H01L25/065 ,  H01L27/146

CPC classification number: H01L27/1464 ,  H01L27/14634 ,  H01L27/14636 ,  H01L27/14643 ,  H01L27/1469

Abstract: Some embodiments relate to a three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuit (IC). The 3DIC includes a first substrate including a photodetector which is configured to receive light in a first direction from a light source. An interconnect structure is disposed over the first substrate, and includes a plurality of metal layers and insulating layers that are over stacked over one another in alternating fashion. One of the plurality of metal layers is closest to the light source and another of the plurality of metal layers is furthest from the light source. A bond pad recess extends into the interconnect structure from an opening in a surface of the 3DIC which is nearest the light source and terminates at a bond pad. The bond pad is spaced apart from the surface of the 3DIC and is in direct contact with the one of the plurality of metal layers that is furthest from the light source.

Abstract translation: 一些实施例涉及三维（3D）集成电路（IC）。 3DIC包括：第一基板，包括被配置为从光源接收沿第一方向的光的光电检测器。 互连结构设置在第一衬底之上，并且包括以交替方式彼此堆叠的多个金属层和绝缘层。 多个金属层中的一个最靠近光源，并且多个金属层中的另一个最远离光源。 接合焊盘凹部从最靠近光源的3DIC的表面中的开口延伸到互连结构中，并终止于接合焊盘。 接合焊盘与3DIC的表面间隔开并且与离光源最远的多个金属层中的一个直接接触。

公开(公告)号：US09425343B2

公开(公告)日：2016-08-23

申请号：US14016996

申请日：2013-09-03

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Chih-Yu Lai ,  Cheng-Ta Wu ,  Yeur-Luen Tu ,  Chia-Shiung Tsai ,  Jhy-Jyi Sze ,  Shyh-Fann Ting ,  Ching-Chun Wang

IPC: H01L27/146 ,  H01L31/18

CPC classification number: H01L31/18 ,  H01L27/14614 ,  H01L27/14643

Abstract: Embodiments of mechanisms for forming an image sensor device are provided. The image sensor device includes a semiconductor substrate and one photodetector formed in the semiconductor substrate. The image sensor device also includes one gate stack formed over the semiconductor substrate. The gate stack includes multiple polysilicon layers.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于形成图像传感器装置的机构的实施例。 图像传感器装置包括形成在半导体衬底中的半导体衬底和一个光电检测器。 图像传感器装置还包括形成在半导体衬底上的一个栅叠层。 栅堆叠包括多个多晶硅层。