公开(公告)号：US09793395B1

公开(公告)日：2017-10-17

申请号：US15287134

申请日：2016-10-06

Applicant: INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES, INC. ,  STMicroelectronics, Inc.

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Ruilong Xie ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L21/336 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L29/417

CPC classification number: H01L29/7827 ,  H01L21/02614 ,  H01L21/30604 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L29/41741 ,  H01L29/66553 ,  H01L29/66666

Abstract: A method of fabricating features of a vertical transistor include performing a first etch process to form a first portion of a fin in a substrate; depositing a spacer material on sidewalls of the first portion of the fin; performing a second etch process using the spacer material as a pattern to elongate the fin and form a second portion of the fin in the substrate, the second portion having a width that is greater than the first portion; oxidizing a region of the second portion of the fin beneath the spacer material to form an oxidized channel region; and removing the oxidized channel region to form a vacuum channel.

公开(公告)号：US20170077306A1

公开(公告)日：2017-03-16

申请号：US15343021

申请日：2016-11-03

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. ,  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Xiuyu Cai ,  Chun-chen Yeh ,  Ruilong Xie

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/266 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L21/265

CPC classification number: H01L29/7855 ,  H01L21/26513 ,  H01L21/266 ,  H01L21/28141 ,  H01L29/0653 ,  H01L29/0657 ,  H01L29/41783 ,  H01L29/42356 ,  H01L29/4236 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/518 ,  H01L29/66484 ,  H01L29/66787 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/66818 ,  H01L29/7831 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: A vertical slit transistor includes raised source, drain, and channel regions in a semiconductor substrate. Two gate electrodes are positioned adjacent respective sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate. A dielectric material separates the gate electrodes from the source and drain regions.

Abstract translation: 垂直狭缝晶体管包括半导体衬底中的凸起的源极，漏极和沟道区。 两个栅极位于半导体衬底的相应侧壁附近。 电介质材料将栅电极与源区和漏区分开。

公开(公告)号：US09515180B2

公开(公告)日：2016-12-06

申请号：US14588318

申请日：2014-12-31

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc. ,  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Xiuyu Cai ,  Chun-chen Yeh ,  Ruilong Xie

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L21/265 ,  H01L21/266 ,  H01L21/28

CPC classification number: H01L29/7855 ,  H01L21/26513 ,  H01L21/266 ,  H01L21/28141 ,  H01L29/0653 ,  H01L29/0657 ,  H01L29/41783 ,  H01L29/42356 ,  H01L29/4236 ,  H01L29/51 ,  H01L29/518 ,  H01L29/66484 ,  H01L29/66787 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/66818 ,  H01L29/7831 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: A vertical slit transistor includes raised source, drain, and channel regions in a semiconductor substrate. Two gate electrodes are positioned adjacent respective sidewalls of the semiconductor substrate. A dielectric material separates the gate electrodes from the source and drain regions.

Abstract translation: 垂直狭缝晶体管包括半导体衬底中的凸起的源极，漏极和沟道区。 两个栅极位于半导体衬底的相应侧壁附近。 电介质材料将栅电极与源区和漏区分开。

公开(公告)号：US09484402B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14662743

申请日：2015-03-19

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Ming Cai ,  Dechao Guo ,  Liyang Song ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L29/06 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/51

CPC classification number: H01L29/0649 ,  H01L21/76224 ,  H01L29/517 ,  H01L29/7846

Abstract: A method is disclosed for forming a semiconductor device. A first opening is formed for an STI on a semiconductor substrate and a first process is performed to deposit first oxide into the first opening. A second opening is formed to remove a portion of the first oxide from the first opening and second process(es) is/are performed to deposit second oxide into the second opening and over a remaining portion of the first oxide. A portion of the semiconductor device is formed over a portion of a surface of the second oxide. A semiconductor device includes an STI including a first oxide formed in a lower portion of a trench of the STI and a second oxide formed in an upper portion of the trench and above the first oxide. The semiconductor device includes a portion of the semiconductor device formed over a portion of the second oxide.

公开(公告)号：US09466722B2

公开(公告)日：2016-10-11

申请号：US14584639

申请日：2014-12-29

Applicant: STMICROELECTRONICS, INC. ,  INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES, Inc.

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Ruilong Xie ,  Xiuyu Cai ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/08 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/8234

CPC classification number: H01L29/7851 ,  H01L21/02181 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/823425 ,  H01L21/823431 ,  H01L21/823437 ,  H01L29/0847 ,  H01L29/41783 ,  H01L29/41791 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/665 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/6656 ,  H01L29/66795

Abstract: A large area electrical contact for use in integrated circuits features a non-planar, sloped bottom profile. The sloped bottom profile provides a larger electrical contact area, thus reducing the contact resistance, while maintaining a small contact footprint. The sloped bottom profile can be formed by recessing an underlying layer, wherein the bottom profile can be crafted to have a V-shape, U-shape, crescent shape, or other profile shape that includes at least a substantially sloped portion in the vertical direction. In one embodiment, the underlying layer is an epitaxial fin of a FinFET. A method of fabricating the low-resistance electrical contact employs a thin etch stop liner for use as a hard mask. The etch stop liner, e.g., HfO2, prevents erosion of an adjacent gate structure during the formation of the contact.

Abstract translation: 用于集成电路的大面积电接触具有非平面，倾斜的底部轮廓。 倾斜的底部轮廓提供更大的电接触面积，从而降低接触电阻，同时保持小的接触足迹。 倾斜的底部轮廓可以通过凹陷下面的层来形成，其中底部轮廓可以被制造成具有V形，U形，月牙形或其它轮廓形状，其在垂直方向上至少包括基本上倾斜的部分 。 在一个实施例中，下层是FinFET的外延翅片。 制造低电阻电接触的方法采用用作硬掩模的薄蚀刻停止衬垫。 蚀刻停止衬垫，例如HfO 2，防止在形成接触期间相邻栅极结构的侵蚀。

公开(公告)号：US09391200B2

公开(公告)日：2016-07-12

申请号：US14308045

申请日：2014-06-18

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc. ,  International Business Machines Corporation ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Xiuyu Cai ,  Ruilong Xie ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L21/02 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/311

CPC classification number: H01L29/7848 ,  H01L21/30625 ,  H01L21/3083 ,  H01L21/311 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L29/66818 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: Techniques and structures for controlling etch-back of a finFET fin are described. One or more layers may be deposited over the fin and etched. Etch-back of a planarization layer may be used to determine a self-limited etch height of one or more layers adjacent the fin and a self-limited etch height of the fin. Strain-inducing material may be formed at regions of the etched fin to induce strain in the channel of a finFET.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制finFET鳍片的回蚀的技术和结构。 一个或多个层可以沉积在翅片上并被蚀刻。 可以使用平坦化层的蚀刻来确定邻近鳍片的一个或多个层的自限制蚀刻高度以及翅片的自限制蚀刻高度。 应变诱发材料可以形成在蚀刻翅片的区域，以引起finFET通道中的应变。

公开(公告)号：US20150372140A1

公开(公告)日：2015-12-24

申请号：US14308045

申请日：2014-06-18

Applicant: STMicroelectronics, Inc ,  International Business Machines Corporation ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Xiuyu Cai ,  Ruilong Xie ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/311 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L29/7848 ,  H01L21/30625 ,  H01L21/3083 ,  H01L21/311 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L29/66818 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: Techniques and structures for controlling etch-back of a finFET fin are described. One or more layers may be deposited over the fin and etched. Etch-back of a planarization layer may be used to determine a self-limited etch height of one or more layers adjacent the fin and a self-limited etch height of the fin. Strain-inducing material may be formed at regions of the etched fin to induce strain in the channel of a finFET.

Abstract translation: 描述了用于控制finFET鳍片的回蚀的技术和结构。 一个或多个层可以沉积在翅片上并被蚀刻。 可以使用平坦化层的蚀刻来确定邻近鳍片的一个或多个层的自限制蚀刻高度以及翅片的自限制蚀刻高度。 应变诱发材料可以形成在蚀刻翅片的区域，以引起finFET通道中的应变。

公开(公告)号：US10381442B2

公开(公告)日：2019-08-13

申请号：US15954300

申请日：2018-04-16

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Oleg Gluschenkov ,  Zuoguang Liu ,  Shogo Mochizuki ,  Hiroaki Niimi ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L29/08 ,  H01L29/161 ,  H01L29/167 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/265 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/165 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/8238

Abstract: Techniques for forming Ga-doped source drain contacts in Ge-based transistors are provided. In one aspect, a method for forming Ga-doped source and drain contacts includes the steps of: depositing a dielectric over a transistor; depositing a dielectric over the transistor; forming contact trenches in the dielectric over, and extending down to, source and drain regions of the transistor; depositing an epitaxial material into the contact trenches; implanting gallium ions into the epitaxial material to form an amorphous gallium-doped layer; and annealing the amorphous gallium-doped layer under conditions sufficient to form a crystalline gallium-doped layer having a homogenous gallium concentration of greater than about 5×1020 at./cm3. Transistor devices are also provided utilizing the present Ga-doped source and drain contacts.

公开(公告)号：US10355020B2

公开(公告)日：2019-07-16

申请号：US15180860

申请日：2016-06-13

Applicant: International Business Machines Corporation ,  GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC. ,  STMICROELECTRONICS, INC.

Inventor： Qing Liu ,  Xiuyu Cai ,  Ruilong Xie ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L27/12 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/8234 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/10 ,  H01L29/78 ,  G06N3/04 ,  G10L15/16 ,  H01L29/36

Abstract: Techniques and structures for controlling etch-back of a finFET fin are described. One or more layers may be deposited over the fin and etched. Etch-back of a planarization layer may be used to determine a self-limited etch height of one or more layers adjacent the fin and a self-limited etch height of the fin. Strain-inducing material may be formed at regions of the etched fin to induce strain in the channel of a finFET.

公开(公告)号：US10269983B2

公开(公告)日：2019-04-23

申请号：US15590409

申请日：2017-05-09

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Julien Frougier ,  Ruilong Xie ,  Hui Zang ,  Kangguo Cheng ,  Tenko Yamashita ,  Chun-chen Yeh

IPC: H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L29/786 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L29/12 ,  H01L29/41

Abstract: Structures for a nanosheet field-effect transistor and methods for forming a structure for a nanosheet field-effect transistor. A fin is formed that includes a first nanosheet channel layer and a second nanosheet channel layer arranged in a vertical stack. A cavity is formed between a portion of the first nanosheet channel layer and a portion of the second nanosheet channel layer. An epitaxially-grown source/drain region is connected with the portion of the first nanosheet channel layer and the portion of the second nanosheet channel layer. A gate structure is formed that includes a section located in a space between the first nanosheet channel layer and the second nanosheet channel layer. The cavity is surrounded by the first nanosheet channel layer, the second nanosheet channel layer, the section of the gate structure, and the source/drain region to define an air gap spacer.