Abstract:
A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: providing a first dielectric layer; sequentially forming a first metal layer, a dummy capacitor dielectric layer, and a second metal layer over the first dielectric layer; and using a single mask layer with two patterns to simultaneously recess two portions of the second metal layer so as to define a metal thin film of a resistor and a top metal plate of a capacitor.
Abstract:
An infrared image sensor component includes a semiconductor substrate, an active pixel region disposed on the semiconductor substrate for receiving an infrared ray, and a transistor coupled to the active pixel region. The transistor includes a gate and a source/drain stressor disposed adjacent to the gate. The active pixel region includes a III-V compound material.
Abstract:
A backside illuminated image sensor device structure and methods for forming the same are provided. The method for manufacturing a backside illuminated image sensor device structure includes providing a substrate and forming a polysilicon layer over the substrate. The method further includes forming a buffer layer over the polysilicon layer and forming an etch stop layer over the buffer layer. The method further includes forming a hard mask layer over the etch stop layer and patterning the hard mask layer to form an opening in the hard mask layer. The method further includes performing an implant process through the opening of the hard mask layer to form a doped region in the substrate and removing the hard mask layer by a first removing process. The method further includes removing the etch stop layer by a second removing process and removing the buffer layer by a third removing process.
Abstract:
A method includes following steps. A first III-V compound layer is epitaxially grown over a semiconductive substrate. The first III-V compound layer has an energy gap in a gradient distribution. A source/drain contact is formed over the first III-V compound layer. A gate structure is formed over the first III-V compound layer.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes at least following steps. A device layer is formed on a first semiconductor substrate. The device layer is separated from the first semiconductor substrate. A dielectric layer is formed on a second semiconductor substrate. The device layer is bonded onto the dielectric layer.
Abstract:
A method of making a semiconductor device, includes: providing a first dielectric layer; sequentially forming a first metal layer, a dummy capacitor dielectric layer, and a second metal layer over the first dielectric layer; and using a single mask layer with two patterns to simultaneously recess two portions of the second metal layer so as to define a metal thin film of a resistor and a top metal plate of a capacitor.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes: a photodiode formed in a substrate; and at least one transistor having a gate feature that comprises a first portion and a second portion coupled to an end of the first portion, the first portion disposed above and extending along a major surface of the substrate and the second portion extending from the major surface of the substrate into the substrate, wherein the photodiode and the at least one transistor at least partially form a pixel.
Abstract:
A method includes epitaxially growing a first III-V compound layer over a semiconductive substrate. A second III-V compound layer is epitaxially grown over the first III-V compound layer. A source/drain contact is formed over the second III-V compound layer. A gate structure is formed over the second III-V compound layer. A pattern is formed shielding the gate structure and the source/drain contact, in which a portion of the second III-V compound layer is free from coverage by the pattern.
Abstract:
An infrared image sensor component includes at least one III-V compound layer on the semiconductor substrate, in which the portion of the III-V compound layer(s) uncovered by the patterns is utilized as active pixel region for detecting the incident infrared ray. The infrared image sensor component includes at least one transistor coupled to the active pixel region, and charge generated by the active pixel region is transmitted to the transistor.
Abstract:
A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes at least following steps. A device layer is formed on a first semiconductor substrate. The device layer is separated from the first semiconductor substrate. A dielectric layer is formed on a second semiconductor substrate. The device layer is bonded onto the dielectric layer.