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Method for making a semiconductor device including a superlattice within a recessed etch

US11075078B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2020
Grant dateJul 27, 2021
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Expiry dateMar 6, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76224
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for making a semiconductor device may include forming an isolation region adjacent an active region in a semiconductor substrate, and selectively etching the active region so that an upper surface of the active region is below an adjacent surface of the isolation region and defining a stepped edge therewith. The method may further include forming a superlattice overlying the active region. The superlattice may include stacked groups of layers, with each group of layers comprising stacked base semiconductor monolayers defining a base semiconductor portion, and at least one non-semiconductor monolayer constrained within a crystal lattice of adjacent base semiconductor portions.

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