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Semiconductor device with gate-undercutting recessed region

US8049254B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 23, 2009
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJun 4, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/822
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device comprises a gate structure on a semiconductor substrate and a recessed region in the semiconductor substrate. The recessed region has a widest lateral opening that is near a top surface of the semiconductor substrate. The widest lateral opening undercuts the gate structure.

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