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Transistor source/drain regions and methods of forming the same

US12080759B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 18, 2021
Grant dateSep 3, 2024
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/832
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In an embodiment, a device includes: a nanostructure; and a source/drain region adjoining a channel region of the nanostructure, the source/drain region including: a first epitaxial layer on a sidewall of the nanostructure, the first epitaxial layer including a germanium-free semiconductor material and a p-type dopant; a second epitaxial layer on the first epitaxial layer, the second epitaxial layer including a germanium-containing semiconductor material and the p-type dopant; and a third epitaxial layer on the second epitaxial layer, the third epitaxial layer including the germanium-containing semiconductor material and the p-type dopant.

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