公开(公告)号：US20070184597A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11350160

申请日：2006-02-07

Applicant: Igor Polishchuk ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sagy Levy

Inventor： Igor Polishchuk ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sagy Levy

IPC: H01L21/8234

CPC classification number: H01L21/823807 ,  H01L21/823864 ,  H01L29/7843

Abstract: In one embodiment, a self-aligned contact (SAC) trench structure is formed through a dielectric layer to expose an active region of a MOS transistor. The SAC trench structure not only exposes the active region for electrical connection but also removes portions of a stress liner over the active region. This leaves the stress liner mostly on the sidewall and top of the gate of the MOS transistor. Removing portions of the stress liner over the active region substantially removes the lateral component of the strain imparted by the stress liner on the substrate, allowing for improved drive current without substantially degrading a complementary MOS transistor.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，通过电介质层形成自对准接触（SAC）沟槽结构以暴露MOS晶体管的有源区。 SAC沟槽结构不仅暴露用于电连接的有源区，而且还去除了有源区上的应力衬垫的部分。 这使得应力衬垫主要在MOS晶体管的侧壁和顶部上方。 在有源区上去除应力衬垫的部分基本上消除了由衬底上的应力衬垫施加的应变的横向分量，从而允许改进的驱动电流而不会使互补MOS晶体管基本上降级。

公开(公告)号：US06902993B2

公开(公告)日：2005-06-07

申请号：US10402750

申请日：2003-03-28

Applicant: Alain Blosse ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Prabhuram Gopalan

Inventor： Alain Blosse ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Prabhuram Gopalan

IPC: H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/3205

CPC classification number: H01L29/4941 ,  H01L21/28052 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/3247 ,  H01L29/78

Abstract: In one embodiment, a gate of a transistor is formed by performing a first thermal treatment on a silicon layer, forming a metal stack over the silicon layer, and performing a second thermal treatment on the metal stack. The first thermal treatment may be a rapid thermal annealing step, while the second thermal treatment may be a rapid thermal nitridation step. The resulting gate exhibits relatively low interface contact resistance between the silicon layer and the metal stack, and may thus be advantageously employed in high-speed devices.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，通过在硅层上进行第一热处理，在硅层上形成金属堆叠，并在金属堆上进行第二热处理，形成晶体管的栅极。 第一热处理可以是快速热退火步骤，而第二热处理可以是快速热氮化步骤。 所得到的栅极在硅层和金属堆叠之间表现出相对较低的界面接触电阻，因此可有利地用于高速器件中。

公开(公告)号：US20050067663A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-31

申请号：US10950332

申请日：2004-09-24

Applicant: Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sundar Narayanan

Inventor： Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sundar Narayanan

IPC: H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/314 ,  H01L29/49 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/20

CPC classification number: H01L21/022 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/02233 ,  H01L21/02337 ,  H01L21/28044 ,  H01L21/3144 ,  H01L29/4941 ,  H01L29/78

Abstract: A method of making a semiconductor structure comprises forming an oxide layer on a substrate; forming a silicon nitride layer on the oxide layer; annealing the layers in NO; and annealing the layers in ammonia. The equivalent oxide thickness of the oxide layer and the silicon nitride layer together is at most 25 Angstroms.

Abstract translation: 制造半导体结构的方法包括在衬底上形成氧化物层; 在氧化物层上形成氮化硅层; 在NO中退火层; 并在氨中退火层。 氧化物层和氮化硅层的等效氧化物厚度在一起为至多25埃。

公开(公告)号：US06841491B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-11

申请号：US10039469

申请日：2001-11-08

Applicant: Sharmin Sadoughi ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar

Inventor： Sharmin Sadoughi ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar

IPC: H01L21/027 ,  H01L21/318 ,  H01L21/31

CPC classification number: H01L21/0276 ,  H01L21/3185

Abstract: A process for fabricating a semiconductor structure comprises depositing a nitride layer on a semiconductor substrate with a first tool, and depositing an anti-reflective layer on the semiconductor substrate with the first tool. The nitride layer includes silicon and nitrogen.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造半导体结构的工艺包括用第一工具在半导体衬底上沉积氮化物层，并在第一工具上在半导体衬底上沉积抗反射层。 氮化物层包括硅和氮。

公开(公告)号：US06838392B1

公开(公告)日：2005-01-04

申请号：US10119574

申请日：2002-04-09

Applicant: Krishnaswamy Ramkumar

Inventor： Krishnaswamy Ramkumar

IPC: H01L21/00 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/311 ,  H01L21/762

CPC classification number: H01L21/02052 ,  H01L21/31111 ,  H01L21/76232

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure is described that includes etching a trench in a semiconductor substrate, wherein an oxide layer overlies the semiconductor substrate, and a nitride layer overlies the oxide layer; and cleaning the semiconductor substrate while simultaneously performing a pull back of the nitride layer. Methods of making semiconductor devices and electronic devices, and silicon wafers having trenches and isolation regions formed by the above-mentioned methods are also described.

公开(公告)号：US06818558B1

公开(公告)日：2004-11-16

申请号：US10185470

申请日：2002-06-28

Applicant: Manuj Rathor ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Fred Jenne ,  Loren Lancaster

Inventor： Manuj Rathor ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Fred Jenne ,  Loren Lancaster

IPC: H01L21311

CPC classification number: H01L27/11568 ,  H01L27/115 ,  H01L29/42332 ,  H01L29/7882

Abstract: A method of forming a charge storing layer is disclosed. According to an embodiment, a method may include the steps of forming a first portion of a charge storing layer with a first gas flow rate ratio (step 102), forming at least a second portion of the charge storing layer by changing to a second gas flow rate ratio that is different than the first gas flow rate ratio (step 104), and forming at least a third portion of the charge storing layer by changing to a third gas flow rate ratio that is different than the second gas flow rate ratio (step 106).

Abstract translation: 公开了形成电荷存储层的方法。 根据实施例，一种方法可以包括以第一气体流速比形成电荷存储层的第一部分（步骤102）的步骤，通过改变到第二气体形成电荷存储层的至少第二部分 流量比与第一气体流量比不同（步骤104），并且通过改变到与第二气体流量比不同的第三气体流量比形成至少第三部分的电荷存储层（ 步骤106）。

公开(公告)号：US06803321B1

公开(公告)日：2004-10-12

申请号：US10313049

申请日：2002-12-06

Applicant: Alain Blosse ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sundar Narayanan

Inventor： Alain Blosse ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sundar Narayanan

IPC: H01I21302

CPC classification number: H01L21/76897 ,  H01L21/28247 ,  H01L21/31116 ,  H01L21/3185

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor structure comprises forming a nitride layer on a stack, and etching the nitride layer to form spacers in contact with sides of the stack. The stack is on a semiconductor substrate, the stack comprises (i) a gate layer, comprising silicon, (ii) a metallic layer, on the gate layer, and (iii) an etch-stop layer, on the metallic layer. The forming is by CVD with a gas comprising SixL2x, L is an amino group, and X is 1 or 2.

Abstract translation: 形成半导体结构的方法包括在叠层上形成氮化物层，并蚀刻氮化物层以形成与堆叠的侧面接触的间隔物。 叠层在半导体衬底上，堆叠包括（i）栅极层，包括硅，（ii）栅极层上的金属层，和（iii）金属层上的蚀刻停止层。 通过CVD形成气体，其中包含SixL2x的气体，L是氨基，X是1或2。

公开(公告)号：US06774452B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10321965

申请日：2002-12-17

Applicant: Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sharmin Sadoughi

Inventor： Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sharmin Sadoughi

IPC: H01L2176

CPC classification number: H01L21/76229 ,  H01L23/544 ,  H01L2223/54426 ,  H01L2223/54453 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A semiconductor structure including a semiconductor substrate, an isolation trench in the semiconductor substrate, and an alignment trench in the semiconductor substrate is disclosed. The structure also includes a dielectric layer and a metallic layer. The dielectric layer is on the semiconductor substrate and in both the isolation trench and the alignment trench. The dielectric layer fills the isolation trench and does not fill the alignment trench. The metallic layer is on the dielectric layer.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种包括半导体衬底，半导体衬底中的隔离沟槽和半导体衬底中的对准沟槽的半导体结构。 该结构还包括电介质层和金属层。 介电层位于半导体衬底上并且在隔离沟槽和对准沟槽中。 电介质层填充隔离沟槽并且不填充对准沟槽。 金属层位于电介质层上。

公开(公告)号：US06773975B1

公开(公告)日：2004-08-10

申请号：US10326707

申请日：2002-12-20

Applicant: Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sundar Narayanan ,  Shahin Sharifzadeh

Inventor： Krishnaswamy Ramkumar ,  Sundar Narayanan ,  Shahin Sharifzadeh

IPC: H01L218238

CPC classification number: H01L21/823481 ,  H01L21/76229

Abstract: In one embodiment, a transistor is fabricated by forming gate materials, such as a gate oxide layer and a gate polysilicon layer, prior to forming a shallow trench isolation (STI) structure. Forming the gate materials early in the process minimizes exposure of the STI structure to processing steps that may expose its corners. Also, to minimize cross-diffusion of dopants and to help lower gate resistance, a metal stack comprising a barrier layer and a metal layer may be employed as a conductive line between gates. In one embodiment, the metal stack comprises a barrier layer of tungsten-nitride and a metal layer of tungsten.

Abstract translation: 在一个实施例中，在形成浅沟槽隔离（STI）结构之前，通过形成栅极材料，例如栅极氧化物层和栅极多晶硅层来制造晶体管。 在此过程早期形成栅极材料可最大限度地减少STI结构暴露其角落的处理步骤。 此外，为了最小化掺杂剂的交叉扩散并有助于降低栅极电阻，可以使用包括阻挡层和金属层的金属堆叠作为栅极之间的导电线。 在一个实施例中，金属堆叠包括氮化钨的阻挡层和钨的金属层。

公开(公告)号：US06680516B1

公开(公告)日：2004-01-20

申请号：US10313267

申请日：2002-12-06

Applicant: Alain Blosse ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar

Inventor： Alain Blosse ,  Krishnaswamy Ramkumar

IPC: H01L2976

CPC classification number: H01L21/76897 ,  H01L29/42372

Abstract: A semiconductor structure, comprises a semiconductor substrate, a gate layer on the semiconductor substrate, a metallic layer on the gate layer, and an etch-stop layer on the metallic layer. A distance between the substrate and a top of the etch-stop layer is a gate stack height, and the gate stack height is at most 2700 angstroms. In addition, the etch-stop layer has a thickness of at least 800 angstroms.

Abstract translation: 半导体结构包括半导体衬底，半导体衬底上的栅极层，栅极层上的金属层以及金属层上的蚀刻停止层。 衬底与蚀刻停止层的顶部之间的距离是栅堆叠高度，栅叠层高度至多为2700埃。 此外，蚀刻停止层的厚度至少为800埃。