公开(公告)号：US09484359B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-01

申请号：US14696736

申请日：2015-04-27

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Kangguo Cheng ,  Bruce B Doris ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Ali Khakifirooz

IPC: H01L27/12 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/265 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/786 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/78

CPC classification number: H01L27/1203 ,  H01L21/2652 ,  H01L21/26586 ,  H01L21/76267 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/66772 ,  H01L29/7831 ,  H01L29/78648

Abstract: An SOI substrate, a semiconductor device, and a method of backgate work function tuning. The substrate and the device have a plurality of metal backgate regions wherein at least two regions have different work functions. The method includes forming a mask on a substrate and implanting a metal backgate interposed between a buried oxide and bulk regions of the substrate thereby producing at least two metal backgate regions having different doses of impurity and different work functions. The work function regions can be aligned such that each transistor has different threshold voltage. When a top gate electrode serves as the mask, a metal backgate with a first work function under the channel region and a second work function under the source/drain regions is formed. The implant can be tilted to shift the work function regions relative to the mask.

公开(公告)号：US09337259B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-10

申请号：US14154438

申请日：2014-01-14

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Kangguo Cheng ,  Bruce B. Doris ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Ali Khakifirooz ,  Balasubramanian Pranatharthiharan

IPC: H01L29/06 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L29/66

CPC classification number: H01L29/0653 ,  H01L21/76224 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L29/66545

Abstract: A structure to improve ETSOI MOSFET devices includes a wafer having regions with at least a first semiconductor layer overlying an oxide layer overlying a second semiconductor layer. The regions are separated by a STI which extends at least partially into the second semiconductor layer and is partially filled with a dielectric. A gate structure is formed over the first semiconductor layer and during the wet cleans involved, the STI divot erodes until it is at a level below the oxide layer. Another dielectric layer is deposited over the device and a hole is etched to reach source and drain regions. The hole is not fully landed, extending at least partially into the STI, and an insulating material is deposited in the hole.

Abstract translation: 改进ETSOI MOSFET器件的结构包括具有至少覆盖在第二半导体层上的氧化物层上的第一半导体层的区域的晶片。 这些区域由至少部分地延伸到第二半导体层中并且部分地填充有电介质的STI分开。 栅极结构形成在第一半导体层之上，并且在涉及的湿清洗期间，STI纹理腐蚀直到其处于低于氧化物层的水平。 在器件上沉积另一个介电层，并蚀刻一个孔以到达源极和漏极区。 孔没有完全着陆，至少部分地延伸到STI中，并且绝缘材料沉积在孔中。

公开(公告)号：US09240497B2

公开(公告)日：2016-01-19

申请号：US14167499

申请日：2014-01-29

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Tak H. Ning ,  Kangguo Cheng ,  Ali Khakifirooz ,  Pranita Kerber

IPC: H01L21/338 ,  H01L29/812 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/808

CPC classification number: H01L29/812 ,  H01L21/84 ,  H01L21/845 ,  H01L27/098 ,  H01L27/1203 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/66848 ,  H01L29/66893 ,  H01L29/785 ,  H01L29/808

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device that includes forming a replacement gate structure on a portion of a semiconductor substrate, wherein source regions and drain regions are formed in opposing sides of the replacement gate structure. A dielectric is formed on the semiconductor substrate having an upper surface that is coplanar with an upper surface of the replacement gate structure. The replacement gate structure is removed to provide an opening to an exposed portion of the semiconductor substrate. A functional gate conductor is epitaxially grown within the opening in direct contact with the exposed portion of the semiconductor substrate. The method is applicable to planar metal oxide semiconductor field effect transistors (MOSFETs) and fin field effect transistors (finFETs).

公开(公告)号：US10680085B2

公开(公告)日：2020-06-09

申请号：US15911415

申请日：2018-03-05

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Dominic J. Schepis ,  Alexander Reznicek ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Qiqing C. Ouyang

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L21/321 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/768

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include finFET structures with varied cross-sectional areas and methods of forming the same. Methods according to the present disclosure can include, e.g., forming a structure including: a semiconductor fin positioned on a substrate, wherein the semiconductor fin includes: a gate area, and a terminal area laterally distal to the gate area, a sacrificial gate positioned on the gate area of the semiconductor fin, and an insulator positioned on the terminal area of the semiconductor fin; removing the sacrificial gate to expose the gate area of the semiconductor fin; increasing or reducing a cross-sectional area of the gate area of the semiconductor fin; and forming a transistor gate on the gate area of the semiconductor fin.

公开(公告)号：US20170271483A1

公开(公告)日：2017-09-21

申请号：US15073740

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Dominic J. Schepis ,  Alexander Reznicek ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Qiqing C. Ouyang

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L21/321

CPC classification number: H01L29/66818 ,  H01L21/30604 ,  H01L21/321 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L29/42356 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include finFET structures with varied cross-sectional areas and methods of forming the same. Methods according to the present disclosure can include, e.g., forming a structure including: a semiconductor fin positioned on a substrate, wherein the semiconductor fin includes: a gate area, and a terminal area laterally distal to the gate area, a sacrificial gate positioned on the gate area of the semiconductor fin, and an insulator positioned on the terminal area of the semiconductor fin; removing the sacrificial gate to expose the gate area of the semiconductor fin; increasing or reducing a cross-sectional area of the gate area of the semiconductor fin; and forming a transistor gate on the gate area of the semiconductor fin.

公开(公告)号：US09214397B2

公开(公告)日：2015-12-15

申请号：US13788689

申请日：2013-03-07

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Bruce B. Doris ,  Kangguo Cheng ,  Steven J. Holmes ,  Ali Khakifirooz ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Shom Ponoth ,  Raghavasimhan Sreenivasan ,  Stefan Schmitz

IPC: H01L21/8238

CPC classification number: H01L21/823835 ,  H01L21/823842

Abstract: A method for forming an electrical device that includes forming a high-k gate dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate that is patterned to separate a first portion of the high-k gate dielectric layer that is present on a first conductivity device region from a second portion of the high-k gate dielectric layer that is present on a second conductivity device region. A connecting gate conductor is formed on the first portion and the second portion of the high-k gate dielectric layer. The connecting gate conductor extends from the first conductivity device region over the isolation region to the second conductivity device region. One of the first conductivity device region and the second conductivity device region may then be exposed to an oxygen containing atmosphere. Exposure with the oxygen containing atmosphere modifies a threshold voltage of the semiconductor device that is exposed.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成电气装置的方法，包括在半导体衬底上形成高k栅介质层，该半导体衬底被图案化以将存在于第一导电器件区域上的高k栅介质层的第一部分与第二部分分离 存在于第二导电装置区域上的高k栅介质层。 连接栅极导体形成在高k栅介质层的第一部分和第二部分上。 连接栅极导体从隔离区域上的第一导电器件区域延伸到第二导电器件区域。 然后可以将第一导电器件区域和第二导电器件区域中的一个暴露于含氧气氛中。 用含氧气氛曝光改变暴露的半导体器件的阈值电压。

公开(公告)号：US09966457B2

公开(公告)日：2018-05-08

申请号：US15073740

申请日：2016-03-18

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Dominic J. Schepis ,  Alexander Reznicek ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Qiqing C. Ouyang

IPC: H01L27/088 ,  H01L29/66 ,  H01L29/78 ,  H01L29/423 ,  H01L21/321 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L29/66818 ,  H01L21/30604 ,  H01L21/321 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L29/42356 ,  H01L29/66545 ,  H01L29/66795 ,  H01L29/785

Abstract: Aspects of the present disclosure include finFET structures with varied cross-sectional areas and methods of forming the same. Methods according to the present disclosure can include, e.g., forming a structure including: a semiconductor fin positioned on a substrate, wherein the semiconductor fin includes: a gate area, and a terminal area laterally distal to the gate area, a sacrificial gate positioned on the gate area of the semiconductor fin, and an insulator positioned on the terminal area of the semiconductor fin; removing the sacrificial gate to expose the gate area of the semiconductor fin; increasing or reducing a cross-sectional area of the gate area of the semiconductor fin; and forming a transistor gate on the gate area of the semiconductor fin.

公开(公告)号：US09502408B2

公开(公告)日：2016-11-22

申请号：US14079733

申请日：2013-11-14

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Pranita Kerber ,  Qiqing C. Ouyang ,  Alexander Reznicek

IPC: H01L21/8234 ,  H01L27/088

CPC classification number: H01L27/0886 ,  H01L21/823431

Abstract: A method for manufacturing a fin field-effect transistor (FinFET) device, comprises forming a plurality of fins on a substrate to a first thickness, forming a sacrificial gate stack on portions of the fins, forming source drain junctions using ion implantation, forming a dielectric layer on the substrate, removing the sacrificial gate stack to expose the portions of the fins, thinning the exposed portions of the fins to a second thickness less than the first thickness, and forming a gate stack on the thinned exposed portions of the fins to replace the removed sacrificial gate stack.

Abstract translation: 一种用于制造鳍状场效应晶体管（FinFET）器件的方法，包括在衬底上形成多个翅片至第一厚度，在鳍片的部分上形成牺牲栅极叠层，使用离子注入形成源漏极结，形成 电介质层，去除牺牲栅极堆叠以暴露散热片的部分，将散热片的暴露部分减薄到小于第一厚度的第二厚度，以及在散热片的变薄的暴露部分上形成栅极堆叠 更换去除的牺牲栅极堆叠。

公开(公告)号：US09356119B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US13770545

申请日：2013-02-19

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Bruce B. Doris ,  Kangguo Cheng ,  Ali Khakifirooz ,  Pranita Kerber

IPC: H01L29/66 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L29/08 ,  H01L29/417 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L29/165

CPC classification number: H01L29/66477 ,  H01L21/28518 ,  H01L23/485 ,  H01L29/0847 ,  H01L29/165 ,  H01L29/41725 ,  H01L29/41766 ,  H01L29/41783 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L29/456 ,  H01L29/66628 ,  H01L29/66636 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method and structure for forming a field effect transistor with reduced contact resistance are provided. The reduced contact resistance is manifested by a reduced metal semiconductor alloy contact resistance and a reduced conductively filled via contact-to-metal semiconductor alloy contact resistance. The reduced contact resistance is achieved in this disclosure by texturing the surface of the transistor's source region and/or the transistor's drain region. Typically, both the source region and the drain region are textured in the present disclosure. The textured source region and/or the textured drain region have an increased area as compared to a conventional transistor that includes a flat source region and/or a flat drain region. A metal semiconductor alloy, e.g., a silicide, is formed on the textured surface of the source region and/or the textured surface of the drain region. A conductively filled via contact is formed atop the metal semiconductor alloy.

公开(公告)号：US09356019B2

公开(公告)日：2016-05-31

申请号：US14700147

申请日：2015-04-30

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Kangguo Cheng ,  Ali Khakifirooz ,  Pranita Kerber ,  Ghavam G. Shahidi

IPC: H01L29/868 ,  H01L27/06 ,  H01L29/08 ,  H01L29/861

CPC classification number: H01L27/0629 ,  H01L29/0847 ,  H01L29/8611 ,  H01L29/868

Abstract: An electrical circuit, planar diode, and method of forming a diode and one or more CMOS devices on the same chip. The method includes electrically isolating a portion of a substrate in a diode region from other substrate regions. The method also includes recessing the substrate in the diode region. The method further includes epitaxially forming in the diode region a first doped layer above the substrate and epitaxially forming in the diode region a second doped layer above the first doped layer.