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High-k metal gate device structure for human blood gas sensing

US9322799B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2013
Grant dateApr 26, 2016
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Expiry dateNov 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N27/4141
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A device structure for detecting partial pressure of oxygen in blood includes a semiconductor substrate including a source region and a drain region. A multi-layer gate structure is formed on the semiconductor substrate. The multi-layer gate structure includes an oxide layer formed over the semiconductor substrate, a high-k layer formed over the oxide layer, a metal gate layer formed over the high-k layer, and a polysilicon layer formed over the metal gate layer. A receiving area holds a blood sample in contact with the multi-layer gate structure. The high-k layer is exposed to contact the blood sample in the receiving area.

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