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Vertical transistor with uniform bottom spacer formed by selective oxidation

US9741626B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 2016
Grant dateAug 22, 2017
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Expiry dateOct 20, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/3086
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming a vertical transistor includes forming at least one fin on stacked layers. The stacked layers include a substrate, a doped silicon layer, and an intrinsic layer interposed between the pair of fins and the substrate. The method further includes forming a spacer hardmask over the pair of fins, and forming a bottom spacer. Forming the bottom spacer includes selective oxidation of the SiGe layer.

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