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Hydrogen anneal before gate oxidation

US6569741B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2001
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/0225
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for preparing a silicon surface for gate dielectric formation. The silicon is annealed in a hydrogen ambient prior to gate dielectric formation. The gate dielectric is then formed, along with other layers of the gate structure. The channel is then implanted with an ion implant through the gate material.

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