Abstract:
A method of forming a device including a SPAD detector and a BSI visible light sensor positioned on different planes, the device exhibiting improved resolution and pixel density are provided. Embodiments include a photodiode for detecting visible light; and a SPAD detector for detecting IR radiation, wherein the photodiode and the SPAD detector are on different planes.
Abstract:
A device is disclosed. The device includes a top electrode, a bottom electrode and a storage element between the top and bottom electrodes. The storage element includes a heat generating element disposed on the bottom electrode, a phase change element wrapping around an upper portion of the heat generating element, and a dielectric liner sandwiched between the phase change element and the heat generating element.
Abstract:
Structures for an avalanche photodetector and methods of forming a structure for an avalanche photodetector. The structure comprises a substrate having a first conductivity type, a first semiconductor layer that defines an absorption region of the avalanche photodetector, a dielectric layer between the first semiconductor layer and the substrate, a charge control region comprising a semiconductor material having a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type and a different bandgap from the first semiconductor layer, and a second semiconductor layer that extends through the dielectric layer from the charge control region to the substrate. The second semiconductor layer defines a multiplication region of the avalanche photodetector.
Abstract:
A method for fabricating an integrated circuit that include providing or obtaining an extremely thin silicon-on-insulator (ETSOI) substrate, dividing the ETSOI substrate into a low voltage field effect transistor (FET) region and one or both of a medium voltage FET region and a high voltage FET regions, and forming a low voltage FET within the low voltage FET regions and forming a medium and/or high voltage FET within the medium and/or high voltage FET region(s). Channel, source, and drain structures of the low voltage FET are formed in an upper silicon layer that is disposed above a buried oxide layer of the ETSOI substrate, whereas channel, source, and drain structures of the medium and/or high voltage FETs are formed at least partially below the upper silicon layer.
Abstract:
Integrated circuits are provided. An exemplary integrated circuit includes a source/drain region in a semiconductor substrate. The integrated circuit includes a charge storage structure overlying the semiconductor substrate and having a first sidewall overlying the source/drain region. The integrated circuit also includes a control gate overlying the source/drain region. Further, the integrated circuit includes a first select gate overlying the semiconductor substrate and adjacent the first sidewall. A first memory cell is formed by the control gate and the first select gate.
Abstract:
A device is disclosed. The device includes a top electrode, a bottom electrode and a storage element between the top and bottom electrodes. The storage element includes a heat generating element disposed on the bottom electrode, a phase change element wrapping around an upper portion of the heat generating element, and a dielectric liner sandwiched between the phase change element and the heat generating element.
Abstract:
Integrated circuits and methods for fabricating integrated circuits are provided. An exemplary method for fabricating an integrated circuit having a split-gate nonvolatile memory device includes forming a charge storage structure overlying a semiconductor substrate and having a first sidewall and a second sidewall and forming an interior cavity. The method forms a control gate in the interior cavity. Further, the method forms a first select gate overlying the semiconductor substrate and adjacent the first sidewall. A first memory cell is formed by the control gate and the first select gate. The method also forms a second select gate overlying the semiconductor substrate and adjacent the second sidewall. A second memory cell is formed by the control gate and the second select gate.
Abstract:
Structures for a field-effect transistor and methods of forming a structure for a field-effect transistor. The structure comprises a semiconductor layer, a first raised source/drain region on the semiconductor layer, a second raised source/drain region on the semiconductor layer, a gate electrode laterally between the first raised source/drain region and the second raised source/drain region, a first airgap laterally between the first raised source/drain region and the gate electrode, and a second airgap laterally between the second raised source/drain region and the gate electrode. The gate electrode includes a first section and a second section between the first section and the semiconductor layer, the first section of the gate electrode has a first width, the second section of the gate electrode has a second width, and the first width is greater than the second width.
Abstract:
A transistor device may be provided, including a substrate; a buffer layer arranged over the substrate; a source terminal, a drain terminal, and a gate terminal arranged over the buffer layer; a barrier layer arranged over the buffer layer; and a passivation layer arranged over the barrier layer. The gate terminal may be arranged laterally between the source terminal and the drain terminal, the barrier layer may include a recess laterally between the gate terminal and the drain terminal, a part of the gate terminal may be arranged over the passivation layer and the passivation layer may extend into the recess of the barrier layer.
Abstract:
An image sensor pixel comprises a semiconductor substrate and a gate having a dielectric layer with a first section and a second section over the semiconductor substrate. The first section of the dielectric layer is thinner than the second section. A photodiode is disposed substantially beneath the gate. A gate well region is disposed beneath the gate and overlying the photodiode. A first doped semiconductor region separates the gate well region from a second doped semiconductor region. The second doped semiconductor region is in the semiconductor substrate and is adjacent to the gate.