Semiconductor structure for providing strained crystalline layer on insulator and method for fabricating same
US6995427B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2004 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 22, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/76254
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A semiconductor structure having a high-strained crystalline layer with a low crystal defect density and a method for fabricating such a semiconductor structure are disclosed. The structure includes a substrate having a first material comprising germanium or a Group (III)–Group (V)-semiconductor or alloy thereof. In addition, a crystalline epitaxial first layer, comprising a graded buffer layer and a substantially relaxed layer, is provided. The buffer layer is sufficiently relaxed to provide relaxation of the substantially relaxed layer deposited thereon. A further layer may be provided on the first layer, and the transfer of at least the further layer is facilitated by providing a weakened zone in the first layer.
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