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Multi-bridge channel field effect transistor with multiple inner spacers

US12230685B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 31, 2022
Grant dateFeb 18, 2025
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/83
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes active fins extending in a first direction on a substrate; an isolation insulating layer covering a portion of side surfaces of the active fins; channel layers stacked vertically and spaced apart on the active fins; a gate pattern in a second direction across the active fins and the channel layers; and spacer layers across the active fins in the second direction on both sides of the gate pattern. At least one spacer layer extends downwardly along a side surface of the gate pattern such that a lower surface thereof contacts the isolation insulating layer. The lower surface of the spacer layer is higher than a level of upper surfaces of the active fins. The gate pattern has a lower surface contacting the isolation insulating layer. The lower surface of the gate pattern is lower than a level of the upper surfaces of the active fins.

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