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Method for manufacturing an electronic component having multiple quantum dots

US11362181B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2019
Grant dateJun 14, 2022
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/513
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process for fabricating an electronic component with multiple quantum dots is provided, including providing a stack including a substrate, a nanostructure made of semiconductor material superposed over the substrate and including first and second quantum dots and a link linking the quantum dots, first and second control gate stacks arranged on the quantum dots, the gate stacks separated by a gap, the quantum dots and the link having a same thickness; partially thinning the link while using the gate stacks as masks to obtain the link, a thickness of which is less than that of the quantum dots; and conformally forming a dielectric layer on either side of the gate stacks so as to fill the gap above the partially thinned link. An electronic component with multiple quantum dots is also provided.

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