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Fin field-effect transistor with void and method of forming the same

US12068398B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 25, 2023
Grant dateAug 20, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/822
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method, for making a semiconductor device, includes forming a first fin over a substrate. The method includes forming a dummy gate stack on the first fin. The method includes forming a first gate spacer along a side of the dummy gate stack. The first gate spacer includes a first dielectric material. The method includes forming a second gate spacer along a side of the first gate spacer. The second gate spacer includes a semiconductor material. The method includes forming a source/drain region in the first fin adjacent the second gate spacer. The method includes removing at least a portion of the second gate spacer to form a void extending between the first gate spacer and the source/drain region.

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