Abstract:
A method and system for determining the dielectric constant of a low-k dielectric film on a production substrate include measuring the electronic component of the dielectric constant using an ellipsometer, measuring the ionic component of the dielectric constant using an IR spectrometer, measuring the overall dielectric constant using a microwave spectrometer and deriving the dipolar component of the dielectric constant. The measurements and determination are non-contact and may be carried out on a production device that is further processed following the measurements.
Abstract:
A method of forming a metal-containing gate includes forming a high-k dielectric layer over a substrate. A process using an oxygen-containing solution is provided to process the high-k dielectric layer. A metal-containing layer is formed over the high-k dielectric layer. The high-k dielectric layer and metal-containing layer are patterned, thereby defining a gate structure.
Abstract:
Disclosed is a semiconductor device having a substrate, an interfacial layer formed on said substrate, a nitrogen-containing high dielectric constant (high-k) layer formed on said interfacial layer, and a metal electrode on said nitrogen-containing high-k layer. Also disclosed is a method of forming a transistor including forming on a substrate an interfacial layer comprising silicon and oxygen, depositing on the interfacial layer a high-k dielectric material, nitriding the high-k dielectric material, depositing a metal layer on the high-k dielectric material, and patterning the metal layer, the high-k dielectric material, and the interfacial layer to form a gate stack.
Abstract:
This invention is directed to a device of “a tutorial and wits-increment toy car”, mainly consists of a shell body with gear case at both sides, and within the gear case sets up multiple wheels used to act as mechanical powers transfer connection between the motor and the wheels, whereas at the top and back of the shell body fixed with multiple metal buttons and hexagonal buttons. According to the former structure, altering the size of wheel can adjust the wheel rotating speed, and makes the learners understand the basic electronic and mechanical control theory while playing the toy car, and makes the present invention become a best tool of cerebration training.
Abstract:
A method and system for determining the dielectric constant of a low-k dielectric film on a production substrate include measuring the electronic component of the dielectric constant using an ellipsometer, measuring the ionic component of the dielectric constant using an IR spectrometer, measuring the overall dielectric constant using a microwave spectrometer and deriving the dipolar component of the dielectric constant. The measurements and determination are non-contact and may be carried out on a production device that is further processed following the measurements.
Abstract:
Methods and structures for critical dimension or profile measurement are disclosed. The method provides a substrate having periodic openings therein. Material layers are formed in the openings, substantially planarizing a surface of the substrate. A scattering method is applied to the substrate with the material layers for critical dimension (CD) or profile measurement.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, forming a high-k dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate, forming a capping layer over the high-k dielectric layer in the first region, forming a first metal layer over capping layer in the first region and over the high-k dielectric in the second region, thereafter, forming a first gate stack in the first region and a second gate stack in the second region, protecting the first metal layer in the first gate stack while performing a treatment process on the first metal layer in the second gate stack, and forming a second metal layer over the first metal layer in the first gate stack and over the treated first metal layer in the second gate stack.
Abstract:
A memory device is disclosed including at least one surface pre-treated to roughen the surface for better adhesion of ink on the surface. The surface of the memory device may be pre-treated by scoring lines in the surface with a laser or by forming discrete deformations with a particle blaster. The surface may also be roughened by providing a roughened pattern on a mold plate during an encapsulation process. In further examples, the surface may be chemically pre-treated to roughen the surface and/or increase the adhesion energy of the surface.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a method of fabricating a semiconductor device. The method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a first region and a second region, forming a high-k dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate, forming a capping layer over the high-k dielectric layer in the first region, forming a first metal layer over capping layer in the first region and over the high-k dielectric in the second region, thereafter, forming a first gate stack in the first region and a second gate stack in the second region, protecting the first metal layer in the first gate stack while performing a treatment process on the first metal layer in the second gate stack, and forming a second metal layer over the first metal layer in the first gate stack and over the treated first metal layer in the second gate stack.
Abstract:
A method is provided that allows for maintaining a desired equivalent oxide thickness (EOT) by reducing the thickness of an interfacial layer in a gate structure. An interfacial layer is formed on a substrate, a gate dielectric layer such as, a high-k gate dielectric, is formed on the interfacial layer. A gettering layer is formed on the substrate overlying the interfacial layer. The gettering layer may function to getter oxygen from the interfacial layer such that the interfacial layer thickness is decreased and/or restricted from growth.