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FinFET and method of manufacturing the same

US7842566B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 7, 2007
Grant dateNov 30, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 28, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/405

Abstract

A FinFET may include a semiconductor fin having a top surface and a sidewall having different crystal planes. A gate dielectric layer on the top surface and on the sidewall has different thicknesses. A gate electrode is formed on the gate dielectric layer across the top surface and sidewall of the semiconductor fin.

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