Vertical Static Random Access Memory And Method Of Fabricating Thereof

    公开(公告)号:US20220352179A1

    公开(公告)日:2022-11-03

    申请号:US17514118

    申请日:2021-10-29

    摘要: A four times contacted poly pitch (4CPP) static random-access memory (SRAM) cell layout is disclosed that forms six SRAM transistors from one OD region and four poly lines at a frontside of a substrate and provides a double-sided routing structure for word lines, bit lines, and/or voltage lines. For example, a vertical SRAM is disclosed that stacks transistors, vertically, to facilitate scaling needed for advanced IC technology nodes and improve memory performance. The vertical SRAM further includes a double-sided routing structure, which facilitates placement of bit lines, word lines, and voltage lines in a backside metal one (M1) layer and/or a frontside M1 layer to minimize line capacitance and line resistance.

    Multi-gate field-effect transistors and methods of forming the same

    公开(公告)号:US12087633B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-09-10

    申请号:US17464398

    申请日:2021-09-01

    IPC分类号: H01L21/8234

    摘要: A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes forming a fin structure having a stack of alternating first semiconductor layers and second semiconductor layers over a substrate, forming cladding layers along sidewalls of the fin structure, forming a dummy gate stack over the cladding layers, and forming source/drain (S/D) features in the fin structure and adjacent to the dummy gate stack. The method further includes removing the dummy gate stack to form a gate trench adjacent to the S/D features, removing the cladding layers to form first openings along the sidewalls of the fin structure, where the first openings extend to below the stack, removing the first semiconductor layers to form second openings between the second semiconductor layers and adjacent to the first openings, and subsequently forming a metal gate stack in the gate trench, the first openings, and the second openings.

    Test structure and test method thereof

    公开(公告)号:US11996338B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-05-28

    申请号:US18342919

    申请日:2023-06-28

    IPC分类号: G01R31/28 H01L21/66

    CPC分类号: H01L22/32 G01R31/2884

    摘要: A test structure on a wafer is provided. The test structure includes a plurality of cells under test, a first output pad and a second output pad coupled to different cells, a plurality of first input pads, and a plurality of second input pads. The cells are arranged in rows and columns of a test array. Each of the first input pads is coupled to the cells in respective column of the test array. Each of the second input pads is coupled to the cells in respective row of the test array. A first voltage is applied to one of the first input pads and a second voltage is applied to one of the second input pads to turn on a cell, and a current flowing through the turned-on cell is measured.

    SRAM design with four-poly-pitch
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    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US12046276B2

    公开(公告)日:2024-07-23

    申请号:US18306757

    申请日:2023-04-25

    IPC分类号: G11C11/412 H10B10/00

    CPC分类号: G11C11/412 H10B10/12

    摘要: One aspect of this description relates to a memory cell. In some embodiments, the memory cell includes a first gate structure, a second gate structure, a third gate structure, a fourth gate structure, and a fifth gate structure that each extend along a first lateral direction, a first active structure extending along a second lateral direction and overlaid by respective first portions of the first to fourth gate structures, a second active structure extending along the second lateral direction and overlaid by respective second portions of the first to fourth gate structures, and a third active structure extending along the second lateral direction and overlaid by respective third portions of the third and fifth gate structures. In some embodiments, the first and second gate structures are aligned with each other, with the fourth and fifth gate structures aligned with a first segment and a second segment of the third gate structure, respectively. In some embodiments, the second lateral direction perpendicular to the first lateral direction.

    Methods, structures and devices for intra-connection structures

    公开(公告)号:US10833090B2

    公开(公告)日:2020-11-10

    申请号:US16397353

    申请日:2019-04-29

    摘要: Systems and methods are provided for forming an intra-connection structure. A first gate structure and a first source/drain region adjacent to the first gate structure is formed on a substrate. A first dielectric material is disposed on the first source/drain region. A spacer material is formed on the first gate structure. The first dielectric material is removed to expose at least part of the first source/drain region. At least part of the spacer material is removed to expose at least part of the first gate structure. A first conductive material is formed between the first gate structure and the first source/drain region to electrically connect the first source/drain region and the first gate structure.