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Method for fabricating MOSFET device

US6544822B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 20, 2001
Grant dateApr 8, 2003
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/017
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating a MOSFET device having a metal gate with an ultra shallow junction and allowing the application of a self-aligned contact. A sacrificial gate is formed on a silicon substrate, as is a first silicon epitaxial layer, which is thinner than the sacrificial gate. Elevated source/drain regions are formed on the silicon substrate by implanting desired impurity ions. An interlayer insulating film is deposited over the resultant structure and polished to expose the sacrificial gate. A groove is formed in which a gate insulating film and a metal film are deposited. The metal film, the gate insulating film and the interlayer insulating film are polished until the first silicon epitaxial layer is exposed. A second silicon epitaxial layer is then formed on the first silicon epitaxial layer.

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