Fermi-level unpinning structures for semiconductive devices, processes of forming same, and systems containing same
US10756198B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 16, 2017 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 3, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10N70/883
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An interlayer is used to reduce Fermi-level pinning phenomena in a semiconductive device with a semiconductive substrate. The interlayer may be a rare-earth oxide. The interlayer may be an ionic semiconductor. A metallic barrier film may be disposed between the interlayer and a metallic coupling. The interlayer may be a thermal-process combination of the metallic barrier film and the semiconductive substrate. A process of forming the interlayer may include grading the interlayer. A computing system includes the interlayer.
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