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Semiconductor device with a core-shell feature and method for forming the same

US12113113B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2021
Grant dateOct 8, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/121
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a pair of fin structures on a semiconductor substrate, each including a vertically stacked plurality of channel layers, a dielectric fin extending in parallel to and between the fin structures, and a gate structure on and extending perpendicularly to the fin structures, the gate structure engaging with the plurality of channel layers. The dielectric fin includes a fin bottom and a fin top over the fin bottom. The fin bottom has a top surface extending above a bottom surface of a topmost channel layer. The fin top includes a core and a shell, the core having a first dielectric material, the shell surrounding the core and having a second dielectric material different from the first dielectric material.

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