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Buried channel strained silicon FET using a supply layer created through ion implantation

US6555839B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 16, 2001
Grant dateApr 29, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 16, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/933
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A circuit including at least one strained channel, enhancement mode FET, and at least one strained channel, depletion mode FET. The depletion mode FET includes an ion implanted dopant supply. In exemplary embodiments, the FETs are surface channel or buried channel MOSFETS. In another exemplary embodiment, the FETs are interconnected to form an inverter.

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