Forming single diffusion break and end isolation region after metal gate replacement, and related structure
US10403548B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 3, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D84/0135
Abstract
The disclosure relates to integrated circuit (IC) structures with a single diffusion break (SDB) and end isolation regions, and methods of forming the same after forming a metal gate. A structure may include: a plurality of fins positioned on a substrate; a plurality of metal gates each positioned on the plurality of fins and extending transversely across the plurality of fins; an insulator region positioned on and extending transversely across the plurality of fins between a pair of the plurality of metal gates; at least one single diffusion break (SDB) positioned within the insulator region and one of the plurality of fins; an end isolation region positioned laterally adjacent to a lateral end of one of the plurality of metal gates; and an insulator cap positioned on an upper surface of at least a portion of one of the plurality of metal gates.
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