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Method of forming a gate dielectric layer

US7335607B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 20, 2006
Grant dateFeb 26, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 20, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/685
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a gate dielectric is described. A plasma treatment process is performed to form a dielectric structure on a substrate, wherein the dielectric structure having a graded dielectric constant value that decreases gradually in a direction toward the substrate.

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