18590793. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.

Inventor(s)

Seonghun Lim of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Wookyung You of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Kyoungwoo Lee of Hwaseong-si (KR)

Juyoung Jung of Yongin-si (KR)

Il Sup Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Chin Kim of Seongnam-si (KR)

Kyoungpil Park of Yongin-si (KR)

Jinhyung Park of Hwaseong-si (KR)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18590793 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

The semiconductor device described in the abstract includes a transistor on a substrate, an interlayer insulating layer, a first metal-containing layer, and a second metal-containing layer with a resistor.

• The device features a transistor on a substrate.
• It includes an interlayer insulating layer on the transistor.
• There is a first metal-containing layer on the interlayer insulating layer.
• A second metal-containing layer on the first metal-containing layer, which contains a resistor.
• The resistor consists of a first insulating layer, a resistor metal layer, and a second insulating layer.
• The resistor metal layer has a recessed side surface.

• • Potential Applications:**

- This technology can be used in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices. - It can improve the performance and efficiency of electronic devices. - The resistor component can be utilized in various circuit designs for different applications.

• • Problems Solved:**

- Enhances the functionality and reliability of semiconductor devices. - Provides a compact and efficient solution for integrating resistors into circuits. - Improves the overall performance of electronic systems.

• • Benefits:**

- Increased functionality and performance of semiconductor devices. - Enhanced efficiency and reliability of electronic circuits. - Compact design for space-saving in electronic applications.

• • Commercial Applications:**

Title: Advanced Semiconductor Device with Integrated Resistor for Improved Circuit Performance This technology can be applied in the production of high-performance electronic devices such as smartphones, computers, and automotive electronics. The compact design and improved functionality make it a valuable addition to the semiconductor industry, catering to the growing demand for efficient and reliable electronic components.

• • Questions about the Technology:**

1. How does the integration of resistors into semiconductor devices impact their overall performance? 2. What are the specific advantages of using a recessed side surface in the resistor metal layer for this technology?

Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor device including a transistor on a substrate; an interlayer insulating layer on the transistor; a first metal-containing layer on the interlayer insulating layer; and a second metal-containing layer on the first metal-containing layer, wherein the second metal-containing layer includes a resistor, the resistor includes a first insulating layer on the first metal-containing layer; a resistor metal layer on the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer on the resistor metal layer, and the resistor metal layer includes a recessed side surface.