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Tunneling field effect transistor using angled implants for forming asymmetric source/drain regions

US7465976B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2005
Grant dateDec 16, 2008
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Expiry dateMay 31, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D12/211

Abstract

The present invention relates to a Tunnel Field Effect Transistor (TFET). which utilizes angle implantation and amorphization to form asymmetric source and drain regions. The IFET further includes a silicon germanium alloy epitaxial source region with a conductivity opposite that of the drain.

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