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Silicon rich barrier layers for integrated circuit devices

US7405447B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2007
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/903
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Semiconductor devices and memory cells are formed using silicon rich barrier layers to prevent diffusion of dopants from differently doped polysilicon films to overlying conductive layers or to substrates. A polycilicide gate electrode structure may be formed using the silicon rich barrier layers. Methods of forming the semiconductor devices and memory cells are also provided.

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