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Semiconductor devices including a rare earth element and methods of forming semiconductor devices including a rare earth element

US9793368B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2016
Grant dateOct 17, 2017
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/691

Abstract

Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes an insulating layer. The semiconductor device includes a rare earth element supply layer on the insulating layer. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a metal layer that is on the rare earth element supply layer. The rare earth element supply layer is between the insulating layer and the metal layer. Methods of forming semiconductor devices are also provided.

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