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Method of forming a semiconductor device

US8048791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/01
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for forming a semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor substrate are provided. In accordance with an exemplary embodiment, a method comprises forming a channel layer overlying the semiconductor substrate, forming a channel capping layer having a first surface overlying the channel layer, oxidizing the first surface of the channel capping layer, and depositing a high-k dielectric layer overlying the channel capping layer.

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