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In-situ straining epitaxial process

US10644116B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 6, 2014
Grant dateMay 5, 2020
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Expiry dateFeb 6, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/53

Abstract

A method includes forming a recess in a semiconductor substrate, the recess being adjacent to a gate stack, performing an epitaxial growth process within the recess to form a straining region, and forming a defect within the straining region in-situ with the epitaxial growth process.

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