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Semiconductor structure and method for slimming spacer

US8502288B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 2011
Grant dateAug 6, 2013
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/017

Abstract

A semiconductor structure including a substrate and a gate structure disposed on the substrate is disclosed. The gate structure includes a gate dielectric layer disposed on the substrate, a gate material layer disposed on the gate dielectric layer and an outer spacer with a rectangular cross section. The top surface of the outer spacer is lower than the top surface of the gate material layer.

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