Michael P. Duane - Round Rock TX Jeffrey C. Haines - Austin TX Frederick N. Hause - Austin TX
Assignee:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Austin TX
International Classification:
H01L 213205
US Classification:
438592, 438299
Abstract:
The present invention is directed to a method of forming a semiconductor device. In one illustrative embodiment, the method comprises forming a layer of polysilicon and forming a recess in the layer of polysilicon. The method further comprises forming a metal region in the recess and patterning the layer of polysilicon to define a gate stack comprised of the metal region and the layer of polysilicon.
Method For Enhancing Shallow Trench Top Corner Rounding Using Endpoint Control Of Nitride Layer Etch Process With Appropriate Etch Front
Christoph Schwan - Gebhardshain, DE Jeffrey C. Haines - Austin TX
Assignee:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H01L 21311
US Classification:
438700, 438723, 438724
Abstract:
Various methods of fabricating substrate trenches and isolation structures therein are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of fabricating a trench in a substrate is provided. An oxide/nitride stack is formed on the substrate. An opening with opposing sidewalls is plasma etched in the silicon nitride film until a first portion of the oxide film is exposed while second and third portions of the oxide film positioned on opposite sides of the first portion remain covered by first and second portions of the silicon nitride film that project inwardly from the opposing sidewalls. The oxide film is etched for a selected time period in order to expose a portion of the substrate and to define first and second oxide/nitride ledges that project inwardly from the opposing sidewalls. The substrate is etched to form the trench with the first and second oxide/nitride ledges protecting underlying portions of the substrate.
Semiconductor Device And Process For Generating An Etch Pattern
Thomas M. Brown - Austin TX Edward O. Travis - Austin TX Jeffrey C. Haines - Austin TX
Assignee:
Motorola, Inc. - Schaumburg IL Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Sunnyvale CA
International Classification:
H01L 21302
US Classification:
438710, 451 41, 438692
Abstract:
A model-based approach for generating an etch pattern to decrease topographical uniformity involves placing reverse dummy features ( ) in a region of a semiconductor substrate ( ) according to the topography of the region and adjacent regions. The reverse dummy features are placed inconsistently over the semiconductor substrate ( ) because the need for reverse dummy features is inconsistent and varies from design to design. In one embodiment, the reverse dummy features ( ) having varying widths are placed with varying spacing between them and are placed in different regions. The determination of location, size and spacing of the reverse dummy features ( ) is determined based upon the uniformity effect over the entire semiconductor die and may be used in conjunction with the placement of printed dummy features. After placing the reverse dummy features ( ), a planarization process may be performed to remove the reverse dummy features, which improves the planarization.
Method Of Forming An Alignment Mark On A Wafer, And A Wafer Comprising Same
Frederick N. Hause - Austin TX, US Jeffrey C. Haines - Austin TX, US Michael E. Exterkamp - Pflugerville TX, US
Assignee:
Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. - Austin TX
International Classification:
H01L 21/00
US Classification:
438424, 438427, 438405
Abstract:
Disclosed herein is a method comprised of providing a wafer comprised of a bulk substrate, an insulating layer positioned above the bulk substrate, and a semiconducting layer positioned above the insulating layer, forming an opening in the semiconducting layer and the insulating layer to thereby expose a surface area of the bulk substrate, forming an alignment mark in the bulk substrate within the exposed surface area of the bulk substrate, and forming a layer of material above the alignment mark and in the opening. A wafer is also disclosed herein that is comprised of a bulk substrate, an insulating layer positioned above the bulk substrate, a semiconducting layer positioned above the insulating layer, an opening formed in the semiconducting layer and the insulating layer, an alignment mark formed in the bulk substrate within an area defined by the opening, and a layer of material positioned above the alignment mark and within the opening.
Photolithography Using Interdependent Binary Masks
The invention, in its various aspects, is an interdependent binary photomask for use in a photolithography operation in a semiconductor fabrication process, a method for fabricating these interdependent photomasks, and a method of using the same. The photomask comprises a first binary reticle and a second binary reticle. Each binary reticle includes a pattern formed on a plate, but the pattern formed on one plate is interdependent with the pattern formed on the other plate so that the reticles are used in tandem to transfer the pattern onto wafers having features residing in different focal planes. The method of fabricating the interdependent binary photomask consequently includes specifying a first and a second portion of a circuit layout, the first and second circuit portions being interdependent. The first and second portions are digitized and used to form first and second interdependent patterns on separate reticles. In use, the first reticle is aligned with a portion of a wafer and the wafer portion is then exposed.
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Infoblox - Annapolis, Maryland since Feb 2012
Manager, Web Design
Infoblox - Annapolis, Maryland May 2010 - Jan 2012
Marketing Creative Specialist
Netcordia, Inc. (Acquired by Infoblox) - Annapolis, Maryland Dec 2008 - May 2010
Marketing Creative Specialist
What's Up? Media Group Jul 2008 - Dec 2008
Multimedia Producer
Philadelphia Inquirer Mar 2007 - Sep 2007
Online Producer Co-op
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Drexel University 2004 - 2008
Bachelor of Science, Digital Media
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Marketing theory, multimedia production, audiovisual immersive environments, marketing, advertising, web design, video, motion graphics, technology, media distribution, human computer interaction, social networking and online communities, media ethics, branding
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Red Apple School Supply, Inc. since Apr 2004
Owner
California Cedar Products Co. Apr 1996 - May 2002
Sales & Marketing Manager
Hudson ICS 1996 - 2000
Sales Coordinator
Troxel Fitness May 1994 - Jun 1995
Export Sales Manager
Nestle USA 1991 - 1992
Sales Representative
Education:
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1988 - 1990
MIM, Intl. Marketing, German
University of California, Berkeley 1984 - 1988
BA, Social Science
UniversitÃÂät Salzburg 1987 - 1987
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2013 to 2000 Partner/ManagerACCO Brands Sidney, NY 2011 to 2012 Marketing ManagerRed Apple School Supply, Inc Murray, UT 2003 to 2011 Sales ManagerCalifornia Cedar Products Stockton, CA 1997 to 2002 Sales and Marketing ManagerTroxel Cycling & Fitness San Diego, CA 1995 to 1996 Export Sales ManagerNestl Beverage Company San Francisco, CA 1992 to 1993 Assistant Product Manager
Education:
Thunderbird School of Global Management 1989 to 1990 Master of International Management in German Language and International MarketingUniversity of California Berkeley, CA 1984 to 1988 B.A. in Social ScienceUniversitt Salzburg 1987 German Language and International Business
Skills:
P&L responsibility, strategic planning, social media campaign development, public relations, new product development, market analysis
Retreat Health CareAnna Marsh Behavioral Care Clinic 1 Anna Marsh Ln, Brattleboro, VT 05301 802 257-7785 (phone), 802 258-3788 (fax)
Education:
Medical School UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School at Newark Graduated: 1984
Languages:
English French Spanish
Description:
Dr. Haines graduated from the UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School at Newark in 1984. He works in Brattleboro, VT and specializes in Psychiatry. Dr. Haines is affiliated with Brattleboro Memorial Hospital.