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Multiple-layer spacers for field-effect transistors

US9947769B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 29, 2016
Grant dateApr 17, 2018
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/62
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Structures for spacers in a device structure for a field-effect transistor and methods for forming spacers in a device structure for a field-effect transistor. A first spacer is located adjacent to a vertical sidewall of a gate electrode, a second spacer is located between the first spacer and the vertical sidewall of the gate electrode, and a third spacer is located between the second spacer and the vertical sidewall of the gate electrode. The first spacer has a higher dielectric constant than the second spacer. The first spacer has a higher dielectric constant than the third spacer. The third spacer has a lower dielectric constant than the second spacer.

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