Abstract:
A method for improving source/drain performance through conformal solid state doping and its resulting device are disclosed. Specifically, the doping takes place through an atomic layer deposition of a dopant layer. Embodiments of the invention may allow for an increased doping layer, improved conformality, and reduced defect formation, in comparison to alternate doping methods, such as ion implantation or epitaxial doping.
Abstract:
A method for depositing a metal boride film onto a substrate is disclosed. In particular, the method comprises pulsing a metal halide precursor onto the substrate and pulsing a boron compound precursor onto the substrate. A reaction between the metal halide precursor and the boron compound precursor forms a metal boride film. Specifically, the method discloses forming a tantalum boride (TaB2) or a niobium boride (NbB2) film.
Abstract:
Processes are provided for selectively depositing a metal silicide material on a first H-terminated surface of a substrate relative to a second, different surface of the same substrate. In some aspects, methods of forming a metal silicide contact layer for use in integrated circuit fabrication are provided.
Abstract:
In some aspects, methods of forming a metal selenide or metal telluride thin film are provided. According to some methods, a metal selenide or metal telluride thin film is deposited on a substrate in a reaction space in a cyclical deposition process where at least one cycle includes alternately and sequentially contacting the substrate with a first vapor-phase metal reactant and a second vapor-phase selenium or tellurium reactant. In some aspects, methods of forming three-dimensional architectures on a substrate surface are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a metal selenide or metal telluride interface layer between a substrate and a dielectric. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a metal selenide or metal telluride dielectric layer between a substrate and a conductive layer.
Abstract:
Improved methods and systems for passivating a surface of a high-mobility semiconductor and structures and devices formed using the methods are disclosed. The method includes providing a high-mobility semiconductor surface to a chamber of a reactor and exposing the high-mobility semiconductor surface to a gas-phase sulfur precursor to passivate the high-mobility semiconductor surface.
Abstract:
Methods for forming hydrogen barriers for, for example, channel layers in thin film transistors. The hydrogen barriers can comprise doped dielectrics such as magnesium-doped aluminum oxide. Further described are related structures and systems.
Abstract:
A method, system and apparatus are disclosed for depositing a threshold voltage shifting layer comprising an oxygen-free metal sulfide on a substrate, wherein the depositing further comprises, providing a substrate having a surface within a reaction chamber, a) providing an oxygen-free precursor comprising a metal to the reaction chamber to contact the surface, b) providing an oxygen-free, sulfur-containing reactant to the reaction chamber to contact the surface, c) purging the reaction chamber and repeating operations a), b) or c) or any combination thereof until the threshold voltage shifting layer of a predetermined thickness is deposited on the surface.
Abstract:
A substrate processing method and apparatus to create a sacrificial masking layer is disclosed. The layer is created by providing a first precursor selected to react with one of a radiation modified and unmodified layer portion and to not react with the other one of the radiation modified and unmodified layer portion on a substrate in a reaction chamber to selectively grow the sacrificial masking layer.
Abstract:
Methods for forming a metal silicate film on a substrate in a reaction chamber by a cyclical deposition process are provided. The methods may include: regulating the temperature of a hydrogen peroxide precursor below a temperature of 70° C. prior to introduction into the reaction chamber, and depositing the metal silicate film on the substrate by performing at least one unit deposition cycle of a cyclical deposition process. Semiconductor device structures including a metal silicate film formed by the methods of the disclosure are also provided.
Abstract:
Methods and systems for forming structure comprising a threshold voltage tuning layer are disclosed. Exemplary methods include providing a treatment reactant to a reaction chamber to form a treated surface on the substrate surface and depositing threshold voltage tuning material overlying the treated surface. Additionally or alternatively, exemplary methods can include direct formation of metal silicide layers. Additionally or alternatively, exemplary methods can include use of an etchant.