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Multi-step epitaxial process for depositing Si/SiGe

US7816217B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 2005
Grant dateOct 19, 2010
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Expiry dateJun 1, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02661
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate comprising silicon, cleaning the substrate, performing a first low pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) process using a first source gas to selectively deposit a seeding layer of silicon (Si) over the substrate, performing a second LPCVD process using a second source gas to selectively deposit a first layer of silicon germanium (SiGe) over the layer of Si, the second source gas including hydrochloride at a first flow rate, and performing a third LPCVD process using a third source gas including hydrochloride at a second flow rate. The first flow rate is substantially lower than the second flow rate.

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