Yichuan Ling

Title: Yichuan Ling and Semiconductor Adhesion Innovation.

Introduction

Yichuan Ling is an inventor based in Fremont, California, whose patent work addresses adhesion in semiconductor processing. He is associated with Applied Materials, Inc.

Latest Patents

Ling is named on 1 patent, titled “Ion Implantation for Increased Adhesion with Resist Material.” The disclosed methods describe forming a silicon-containing layer on a semiconductor substrate, treating that layer after formation, and contacting it with an adhesion agent. A resist-material layer is then formed on the treated silicon-containing layer.

Career Highlights

The patent reflects work on improving adhesion between materials used in semiconductor fabrication. Its process sequence combines post-formation treatment and an adhesion agent before applying resist material.

Collaborations

Ling’s listed coworkers include Lei Liao and Zhiyu Huang. The patent’s subject matter is associated with Applied Materials’ semiconductor-processing work.

Conclusion

Yichuan Ling’s patent documents a semiconductor-processing approach designed to support adhesion between a treated silicon-containing layer and resist material.