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Dielectric fins with air gap and backside self-aligned contact

US12166071B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2022
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateNov 19, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/853
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A semiconductor structure includes a power rail, a dielectric layer over the power rail, a first source/drain feature over the dielectric layer, a via structure extending through the dielectric layer and electrically connecting the first source/drain feature to the power rail, and two dielectric fins disposed on both sides of the first source/drain feature. Each of the dielectric fins includes two seal spacers, a dielectric bottom cover between bottom portions of the seal spacers, a dielectric top cover between top portions of the seal spacers, and an air gap surrounded by the seal spacers, the dielectric bottom cover, and the dielectric top cover.

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