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Methods for the formation of fully silicided metal gates

US8178433B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 2008
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateAug 8, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/60

Abstract

An advanced gate structure that includes a fully silicided metal gate and silicided source and drain regions in which the fully silicided metal gate has a thickness that is greater than the thickness of the silicided source/drain regions is provided. Methods of forming the advanced gate structure are also provided.

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