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Semiconductor device with metal gate

US8120117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2009
Grant dateFeb 21, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/685
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Gate electrode structures having a thin layer of ReO3 formed with high effective work function and high heat resistance are disclosed. The thin layer of ReO3 is formed by providing a semiconductor structure having an oxygen-containing metal alloy layer and a rhenium layer. A heat annealing step diffuses Re from the rhenium layer through the high-oxygen containing metal alloy layer to form a thin layer of ReO3.

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