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Method for fabricating a strained structure

US8497528B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2010
Grant dateJul 30, 2013
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Expiry dateFeb 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/8325
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A structure for a field effect transistor on a substrate that includes a gate stack, an isolation structure and a source/drain (S/D) recess cavity below the top surface of the substrate disposed between the gate stack and the isolation structure. The recess cavity having a lower portion and an upper portion. The lower portion having a first strained layer and a first dielectric film. The first strained layer disposed between the isolation structure and the first dielectric film. A thickness of the first dielectric film less than a thickness of the first strained layer. The upper portion having a second strained layer overlying the first strained layer and first dielectric film.

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