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FinFET and method of fabricating the same

US8440517B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 13, 2010
Grant dateMay 14, 2013
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Expiry dateSep 3, 2031

Classification

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

Abstract

The disclosure relates to a fin field effect transistor (FinFET). An exemplary structure for a FinFET comprises a substrate comprising a top surface; a first insulation region and a second insulation region over the substrate top surface comprising tapered top surfaces; a fin of the substrate extending above the substrate top surface between the first and second insulation regions, wherein the fin comprises a recessed portion having a top surface lower than the tapered top surfaces of the first and second insulation regions, wherein the fin comprises a non-recessed portion having a top surface higher than the tapered top surfaces; and a gate stack over the non-recessed portion of the fin.

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