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Gate structures in transistor devices and methods of forming same

US11967504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 22, 2021
Grant dateApr 23, 2024
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Expiry dateMar 30, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/85
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes removing a first dummy gate structure to form a recess around a first nanostructure and a second nanostructure; depositing a sacrificial layer in the recess with a flowable chemical vapor deposition (CVD); and patterning the sacrificial layer to leave a portion of the sacrificial layer between the first nanostructure and the second nanostructure. The method further include depositing a first work function metal in first recess; removing the first work function metal and the portion of the sacrificial layer from the recess; depositing a second work function metal in the recess, wherein the second work function metal is of an opposite type than the first work function metal; and depositing a fill metal over the second work function metal in the recess.

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