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Edge fin trim process

US12283526B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 2021
Grant dateApr 22, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/0135
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Semiconductor structures and methods are provided. In one embodiment, a method of the present disclosure includes forming a plurality of semiconductor fins over a substrate, after the forming of the plurality of semiconductor fins, removing an outer semiconductor fin of the plurality of semiconductor fins, and forming a gate structure over the plurality of semiconductor fins. The plurality of semiconductor fins include more than 3 semiconductor fins and the removing recesses a portion of the substrate directly under the outer semiconductor fin.

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