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Self-limiting fin spike removal

US11063129B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 25, 2019
Grant dateJul 13, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided is a method for forming a semiconductor structure. In embodiments of the invention, the method includes laterally forming a spacer on a side of the semiconductor structure. The method further includes performing a thermal anneal on the semiconductor structure. The method further includes performing an etch to remove materials formed by the thermal anneal.

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