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Semiconductor device and method for fabricating semiconductor device

US8629025B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 23, 2012
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/037

Abstract

A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A stacked gate dielectric is formed over a substrate, including a first dielectric layer, a second dielectric layer and a third dielectric layer from bottom to top. A conductive layer is formed on the stacked gate dielectric and then patterned to form a gate conductor. The exposed portion of the third and the second dielectric layers are removed with a selective wet cleaning step. S/D extension regions are formed in the substrate with the gate conductor as a mask. A first spacer is formed on the sidewall of the gate conductor and a portion of the first dielectric layer exposed by the first spacer is removed. S/D regions are formed in the substrate at both sides of the first spacer. A metal silicide layer is formed on the S/D regions.

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