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Semiconductor device structure with uniform threshold voltage distribution and method of forming the same

US11799017B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2022
Grant dateOct 24, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/151
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An embodiment method includes: forming a semiconductor liner layer on exposed surfaces of a fin structure that extends above a dielectric isolation structure disposed over a substrate; forming a first capping layer to laterally surround a bottom portion of the semiconductor liner layer; forming a second capping layer over an upper portion of the semiconductor liner layer; and annealing the fin structure having the semiconductor liner layer, the first capping layer, and the second capping layer thereon, the annealing driving a dopant from the semiconductor liner layer into the fin structure, wherein a dopant concentration profile in a bottom portion of the fin structure is different from a dopant concentration profile in an upper portion of the fin structure.

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