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Semiconductor device with enhanced mobility and method

US8466513B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2011
Grant dateJun 18, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/62

Abstract

In one embodiment, a vertical insulated-gate field effect transistor includes a feature embedded within a control electrode. The feature is placed within the control electrode to induce stress within predetermined regions of the transistor.

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