摘要:
Methods of forming semiconductor devices are provided. A preliminary gate structure is formed on a semiconductor substrate. The preliminary gate structure includes a gate insulation layer pattern, a polysilicon layer pattern and a conductive layer pattern. A first oxidation process is performed on the preliminary gate structure using an oxygen radical. The first oxidation process is carried out at a first temperature. A second oxidation process is carried out on the oxidized preliminary gate structure to provide a gate structure on the substrate, the second oxidation process being carried out at a second temperature, the second temperature being higher than the first temperature.
摘要:
A semiconductor device includes a first conductive layer on a semiconductor substrate, a dielectric layer including a high-k dielectric material on the first conductive layer, a second conductive layer including polysilicon doped with P-type impurities on the dielectric layer, and a third conductive layer including a metal on the second conductive layer. In some devices, a first gate structure is formed in a main cell region and includes a tunnel oxide layer, a floating gate, a first high-k dielectric layer, and a control gate. The control gate includes a layer of polysilicon doped with P-type impurities and a metal layer. A second gate structure is formed outside the main cell region and includes a tunnel oxide layer, a conductive layer, and a metal layer. A third gate structure is formed in a peripheral cell region and includes a tunnel oxide, a conductive layer, and a high-k dielectric layer having a width narrower than the conductive layer. Method embodiments are also disclosed.
摘要:
In methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices, a preliminary gate oxide layer is formed on a substrate. A surface treatment process is performed on the preliminary gate oxide layer that reduces a diffusion of an oxidizing agent in the preliminary gate oxide layer to form a gate oxide layer on the substrate. A preliminary gate structure is formed on the gate oxide layer. The preliminary gate structure includes a first conductive layer pattern on the gate oxide layer and a second conductive layer pattern on the first conductive layer pattern. An oxidation process is performed on the preliminary gate structure using the oxidizing agent to form an oxide layer on a sidewall of the first conductive layer pattern and on the gate oxide layer, and to round at least one edge portion of the first conductive layer pattern.
摘要:
A semiconductor device includes a first conductive layer on a semiconductor substrate, a dielectric layer including a high-k dielectric material on the first conductive layer, a second conductive layer including polysilicon doped with P-type impurities on the dielectric layer, and a third conductive layer including a metal on the second conductive layer. In some devices, a first gate structure is formed in a main cell region and includes a tunnel oxide layer, a floating gate, a first high-k dielectric layer, and a control gate. The control gate includes a layer of polysilicon doped with P-type impurities and a metal layer. A second gate structure is formed outside the main cell region and includes a tunnel oxide layer, a conductive layer, and a metal layer. A third gate structure is formed in a peripheral cell region and includes a tunnel oxide, a conductive layer, and a high-k dielectric layer having a width narrower than the conductive layer. Method embodiments are also disclosed.
摘要:
In a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device including a polysilicon layer on which a heat treatment is performed in hydrogen atmosphere, a preliminary polysilicon layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate. Fluorine (F) impurities are implanted onto the preliminary polysilicon layer, so that the preliminary polysilicon layer is formed into a polysilicon layer. A main heat treatment is performed on the polysilicon layer, thereby preventing a void caused by the fluorine (F) in the polysilicon layer. A subsidiary heat treatment is further performed on the polysilicon layer prior to the main heat treatment, thereby activating dopants in the polysilicon layer. Electrical characteristics and performance of a semiconductor device are improved since the void is sufficiently prevented in the polysilicon layer.
摘要:
A gate structure includes a gate insulation layer on a substrate, a polysilicon layer pattern on the gate insulation layer, a composite metal layer pattern on the polysilicon layer pattern, and a metal silicide layer pattern on a sidewall of the composite metal layer pattern.
摘要:
In a method for forming a gate in a semiconductor device, a first preliminary gate structure is formed on a substrate. The first preliminary gate structure includes a gate oxide layer, a polysilicon layer pattern and a tungsten layer pattern sequentially stacked on the substrate. A primary oxidation process is performed using oxygen radicals at a first temperature for adjusting a thickness of the gate oxide layer to form a second preliminary gate structure having tungsten oxide. The tungsten oxide is reduced to a tungsten material using a gas containing hydrogen to form a gate structure. The tungsten oxide may not be formed on the gate structure so that generation of the whiskers may be suppressed. Thus, a short between adjacent wirings may not be generated.
摘要:
A method for forming a gate pattern of a semiconductor device can include isotropically etching a gate insulating layer located between a gate conductive layer pattern and a substrate to recess an exposed side wall of the gate insulating layer pattern beyond a lower corner of the gate conductive layer pattern to form an undercut region. The gate conductive layer pattern can be treated to round off the lower corner.
摘要:
In a method for forming a gate in a semiconductor device, a first preliminary gate structure is formed on a substrate. The first preliminary gate structure includes a gate oxide layer, a polysilicon layer pattern and a tungsten layer pattern sequentially stacked on the substrate. A primary oxidation process is performed using oxygen radicals at a first temperature for adjusting a thickness of the gate oxide layer to form a second preliminary gate structure having tungsten oxide. The tungsten oxide is reduced to a tungsten material using a gas containing hydrogen to form a gate structure. The tungsten oxide may not be formed on the gate structure so that generation of the whiskers may be suppressed. Thus, a short between adjacent wirings may not be generated.
摘要:
Methods of forming a semiconductor device may include forming a tunnel oxide layer on a semiconductor substrate, forming a gate structure on the tunnel oxide layer, forming a leakage barrier oxide, and forming an insulating spacer. More particularly, the tunnel oxide layer may be between the gate structure and the substrate, and the gate structure may include a first gate electrode on the tunnel oxide layer, an inter-gate dielectric on the first gate electrode, and a second gate electrode on the inter-gate dielectric with the inter-gate dielectric between the first and second gate electrodes. The leakage barrier oxide may be formed on sidewalls of the second gate electrode. The insulating spacer may be formed on the leakage barrier oxide with the leakage barrier oxide between the insulating spacer and the sidewalls of the second gate electrode. In addition, the insulating spacer and the leakage barrier oxide may include different materials. Related structures are also discussed.