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Multi-layered polysilicon process

US6645840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateNov 11, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/28123
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a notched MOS gate structure is described. A multi-layer gate structure is formed (150) where the top layer (140) oxidizes at a faster rate compared to the bottom layer (130). This results in the formation of a notch (165) in the gate structure after thermal oxidation processes.

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