METHOD OF MANUFACTURING MRAM DEVICE WITH ENHANCED ETCH CONTROL

    公开(公告)号:US20240260479A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-08-01

    申请号:US18631813

    申请日:2024-04-10

    CPC classification number: H10N50/01 H10B61/22 H10N50/80

    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes: forming a substrate over the substrate, the substrate defining a logic region and a memory region; depositing a bottom electrode layer across the logic region and the memory region; depositing a magnetic tunnel junction (MTJ) layer over the bottom electrode layer; depositing a first conductive layer over the MTJ layer; depositing a sacrificial layer over the first conductive layer; etching the sacrificial layer in the memory region to expose the first conductive layer in the memory region while keeping the first conductive layer in the logic region covered; depositing a second conductive layer in the memory region and the logic region; patterning the second conductive layer to expose the MTJ layer in the memory region; and etching the patterned second conductive layer and the MTJ layer to form a top electrode and an MTJ, respectively, in the memory region.

    METHOD OF FORMING MEMORY DEVICE WITH PHYSICAL VAPOR DEPOSITION SYSTEM

    公开(公告)号:US20230066036A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-03-02

    申请号:US17461554

    申请日:2021-08-30

    Abstract: A method of forming a memory device includes forming a dielectric structure over a wafer. A bottom electrode via is formed in the dielectric structure. A plasma deposition process is performed to deposit a bottom electrode layer over the bottom electrode via and performing the plasma deposition process includes off-axis rotating a magnet over the wafer to control plasma of the plasma deposition process. A memory material layer and a top electrode layer are formed over the bottom electrode layer. The bottom electrode layer, the memory material layer, and the top electrode layer are patterned to respectively form a bottom electrode, a memory layer, and a top electrode.

    SHUTTER DISC FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING TOOL

    公开(公告)号:US20250137114A1

    公开(公告)日:2025-05-01

    申请号:US19010611

    申请日:2025-01-06

    Abstract: Some implementations described herein provide a shutter disc for use during a conditioning process within a processing chamber of a deposition tool. The shutter disc described herein includes a material having a wave-shaped section to reduce heat transfer to the shutter disc and to provide relief from thermal stresses. Furthermore, the shutter disc includes a deposition of a thin-film material on a backside of the shutter disc, where a diameter of the shutter disc causes a spacing between an inner edge of the thin-film material and an outer edge of a substrate support component. The spacing prevents an accumulation of material between the thin film material and the substrate support component, reduces tilting of the shutter disc due to a placement error, and reduces heat transfer to the shutter disc.

    VACUUM TIP ASSEMBLY FOR USE IN PICK-AND-PLACE TOOL

    公开(公告)号:US20240335957A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-10-10

    申请号:US18131064

    申请日:2023-04-05

    CPC classification number: B25J15/0616 B65G47/91

    Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure provide die pick and place tools with an improved vacuum tip that can perform attachment and detachment of an integrated circuit die without deforming dies. In one embodiment, a vacuum tip for transporting an integrated circuit die is provided. The vacuum tip includes a body having a top surface and a bottom surface, a plurality of grooves formed in the top surface and into the body, wherein the grooves extend radially outward from a center point of the body. The vacuum tip also includes a channel in the body, wherein the channel extends from a bottom of the grooves through the body to the bottom surface of the body, and the channel and the body are substantially co-axial.

    SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING TOOL AND METHODS OF OPERATION

    公开(公告)号:US20230360944A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-11-09

    申请号:US17661838

    申请日:2022-05-03

    CPC classification number: H01L21/68 H01L21/68764 G05B19/418 H01L21/76846

    Abstract: Some implementations described herein provide a deposition tool that includes a grounding component between an edge ring of a substrate stage and a pumping plate component. The grounding component includes a grounding strap having a deformation region. The deformation region includes a recessed edge to reduce a likelihood of the grounding strap rubbing against a surface of the pumping plate component during operation of the deposition tool. Material properties of the grounding strap may reduce a likelihood of plastic deformation of the grounding strap during repeated cycling. In this way, an amount of particulates dislodged from the surface of the pumping plate component may be decreased to improve a yield of semiconductor product fabricated using the deposition tool. Furthermore, a frequency of servicing the grounding component may be decreased to decrease a downtime of the deposition tool and increase a throughput of semiconductor product fabricated using the deposition tool.

    SHUTTER DISC FOR A SEMICONDUCTOR PROCESSING TOOL

    公开(公告)号:US20230023914A1

    公开(公告)日:2023-01-26

    申请号:US17662107

    申请日:2022-05-05

    Abstract: Some implementations described herein provide a shutter disc for use during a conditioning process within a processing chamber of a deposition tool. The shutter disc described herein includes a material having a wave-shaped section to reduce heat transfer to the shutter disc and to provide relief from thermal stresses. Furthermore, the shutter disc includes a deposition of a thin-film material on a backside of the shutter disc, where a diameter of the shutter disc causes a spacing between an inner edge of the thin-film material and an outer edge of a substrate support component. The spacing prevents an accumulation of material between the thin film material and the substrate support component, reduces tilting of the shutter disc due to a placement error, and reduces heat transfer to the shutter disc.

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