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Method for forming spacers for a transistor gate

US9607840B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 2016
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/021

Abstract

A method for forming spacers of a gate of a transistor is provided, including forming a protective layer covering the gate; after the forming the protective layer, at least one step of forming a carbon film on the transistor; removing portions of the carbon film located on a top and on either side of the gate; modifying the protective layer on the top of the gate and on either side of the gate; and removing the modified protective layer.

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