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Gate electrode structures and methods of manufacture

US7317229B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 2005
Grant dateJan 8, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 16, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/28202
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Gate electrode structures used in field effect transistors and integrated circuits and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Improved work function and threshold modulation are provided by the methods and structures.

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