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Semiconductor device with increased channel area

US7977749B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 28, 2009
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/01

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes an active region defining at least four surfaces, the four surfaces including first, second, third, and fourth surfaces, a gate insulation layer formed around the four surfaces of the active region, and a gate electrode formed around the gate insulation layer and the four surfaces of the active region.

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