Location History:
- Arlington, MA (US) (2000)
- Weymouth, MA (US) (2019)
Company Filing History:
Years Active: 2000-2019
Title: Innovations by Qing S Paduano
Introduction
Qing S Paduano is a notable inventor based in Arlington, MA (US). She has made significant contributions to the field of semiconductor technology, holding 2 patents that showcase her innovative approach to materials and processes.
Latest Patents
One of her latest patents is titled "Growth of III-nitride semiconductors on thin van der Waals buffers for mechanical lift off and transfer." This invention involves a semiconductor device that includes a mechanical release layer, such as a van der Waals buffer layer, with a predetermined material roughness and thickness adjacent to a first substrate. The device features a nucleation layer adjacent to the mechanical release layer and a first semiconductor layer attached to the nucleation layer. The bonding strength of the first semiconductor layer to the first substrate is determined by the predetermined material roughness and thickness of the mechanical release layer. Additionally, the semiconductor device may include an aluminum nitride insert layer and an aluminum gallium nitride barrier layer.
Another significant patent is the "Process for measuring the thickness and composition of thin." This invention utilizes optical reflectance measurements on deposited layers at different wavelengths to extract thicknesses and compositions. The process allows for simultaneous measurement of the thicknesses of elemental and binary semiconductor layers, as well as the thicknesses and composition of ternary layers. Highly precise estimates and wafer maps of growth rates and composition are achieved through specific measurement techniques.
Career Highlights
Qing S Paduano works for the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force. Her work focuses on advancing semiconductor technologies that have applications in various fields, including defense and electronics.
Collaborations
Some of her notable coworkers include David W Weyburne and Michael R Snure, who have collaborated with her on various projects related to semiconductor innovations.
Conclusion
Qing S Paduano's contributions to semiconductor technology through her patents reflect her innovative spirit and dedication to advancing the field. Her work continues to influence the development of new materials and processes in the industry.