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Low Ge isolated epitaxial layer growth over nano-sheet architecture design for RP reduction

US12191393B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 23, 2021
Grant dateJan 7, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/83
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A nano-FET and a method of forming is provided. In some embodiments, a nano-FET includes an epitaxial source/drain region contacting ends of a first nanostructure and a second nanostructure. The epitaxial source/drain region may include a first semiconductor material layer of a first semiconductor material, such that the first semiconductor material layer includes a first segment contacting the first nanostructure and a second segment contacting the second nanostructure, wherein the first segment is separated from the second segment. A second semiconductor material layer is formed over the first segment and the second segment. The second semiconductor material layer may include a second semiconductor material having a higher concentration of dopants of a first conductivity type than the first semiconductor material layer. The second semiconductor material layer may have a lower concentration percentage of silicon than the first semiconductor material layer.

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