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Method and structure for forming gate contact above active area with trench silicide

US9508825B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2015
Grant dateNov 29, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/62
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a substrate including an active area; a gate formed on the active area and surrounded by a spacer along a sidewall; a first source/drain contact and a second source/drain contact positioned on opposing sides of the gate and in contact with the active area; a first recess formed in the first source/drain contact and a second recess formed in the second source/drain contact; a gate contact including a conductive material on and in contact with the gate and the spacer; and an insulating liner disposed along a sidewall of the gate contact and in the first recess in the first source/drain contact and the second recess in the second source/drain contact.

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