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Gate contact structure having gate contact layer

US9490317B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 14, 2015
Grant dateNov 8, 2016
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Expiry dateMay 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/259
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

There is set forth herein a gate contact structure for a gate. The gate contact structure can include a first contact layer and a second contact layer. In one embodiment, a gate contact layer can define a contact that provides a gate tie down. In one embodiment, a gate contact layer can have a minimum width larger than a gate length.

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