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Semiconductor heterostructure and method for forming same

US7772127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2005
Grant dateAug 10, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0262
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a method for forming a semiconductor heterostructure by providing a substrate with a first in-plane lattice parameter a1, providing a buffer layer with a second in-plane lattice parameter a2 and providing a top layer over the buffer layer. In order to improve the surface roughness of the semiconductor heterostructure, an additional layer is provided in between the buffer layer and the top layer, wherein the additional layer has a third in-plane lattice parameter a3 which is in between the first and second lattice parameters.

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