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Technique to obtain increased channel mobilities in NMOS transistors by gate electrode engineering

US6281532A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 1999
Grant dateAug 28, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/116
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of modifying the mobility of a transistor. First, a transistor having a gate is formed. A substance is then implanted in the gate. The transistor is annealed such that the implanted substance forms at least one void in the transistor's gate.

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