Youn J Kim

Title: Youn J. Kim and Semiconductor Contact Technology.

Introduction

Youn J. Kim is an inventor associated with Seongnam, South Korea. His patent work focuses on semiconductor-device contacts and manufacturing methods designed to protect device structures and improve production reliability. He is credited with 4 patents.

Latest Patents

Kim’s listed patents include “Semiconductor Device with Improved Contact.” The invention describes a semiconductor structure that aims to improve junction breakdown voltage and reduce junction leakage current. It uses an etch-barrier material over the bird’s-beak portions of element-isolation oxide films, helping protect those regions while a contact is formed to the active region.

Another listed invention, “Method for Making a Contact Hole of a Semiconductor Device,” presents a process for forming a contact hole without electrically connecting it to nearby conductive structures. The method uses staged etching and insulating-film spacers to shape the opening. The described benefits include improved device reliability and production yield.

Career Highlights

Kim’s listed work is associated with Hyundai Electronics Industries Co. Ltd., a company whose semiconductor research and manufacturing provide context for his inventions. The patent descriptions reflect attention to precise contact formation, insulation, and protection of semiconductor structures during fabrication.

Collaborations

The provided information names In S. Chung and Jae Goan Jeong as Kim’s coworkers. It does not specify their roles in the listed patents or describe particular joint projects.

Conclusion

Youn J. Kim’s documented inventions address practical challenges in semiconductor manufacturing, especially the formation of reliable contacts and contact holes while protecting delicate device features.