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Semiconductor device

US8669556B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 30, 2011
Grant dateMar 11, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 30, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/80

Abstract

An oxide semiconductor film which has more stable electric conductivity is provided. Further, a semiconductor device which has stable electric characteristics and high reliability is provided by using the oxide semiconductor film. An oxide semiconductor film includes a crystalline region, and the crystalline region includes a crystal in which an a-b plane is substantially parallel with a surface of the film and a c-axis is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the film; the oxide semiconductor film has stable electric conductivity and is more electrically stable with respect to irradiation with visible light, ultraviolet light, and the like. By using such an oxide semiconductor film for a transistor, a highly reliable semiconductor device having stable electric characteristics can be provided.

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