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Method of forming oxide layer for FinFET device

US10276444B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 2017
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/0158
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a fin-based transistor includes forming a fin on a substrate; overlaying at least an upper portion of the fin with nitrogen-based radicals, wherein the nitrogen-based radicals are distributed along a sidewall and over a top surface of the upper portion of the fin with respective different concentrations; and forming an oxide layer over the upper portion of the fin using a thermal oxidation process.

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