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Method for fabricating an NMOS transistor

US7550336B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2006
Grant dateJun 23, 2009
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/822
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating an NMOS transistor is disclosed. First, a substrate having a gate structure thereon is provided. A carbon implantation process is performed thereafter by implanting carbon atoms into the substrate for forming a silicon carbide region in the substrate. Subsequently, a source/drain region is formed surrounding the gate structure. By conducting a carbon implantation process into the substrate and a corresponding amorphorized implantation process before or after the carbon implantation process is completed, the present invention eliminates the need of forming a recess for accommodating an epitaxial layer composed of silicon carbide while facilitates the formation of silicon carbide from the combination of both implantation processes.

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