摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for transistor performance enhancement. A contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a slot contact is disposed within the contact opening in order to induce a stress on an adjacent channel region. In an embodiment, a stress inducing barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the contact opening and the remainder of the contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. By selecting the proper materials and deposition parameters, the slot contact can be tuned to induce a tensile or compressive stress on the adjacent channel region, thus being applicable for both p-type and n-type devices.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for transistor performance enhancement. A contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a slot contact is disposed within the contact opening in order to induce a stress on an adjacent channel region. In an embodiment, a stress inducing barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the contact opening and the remainder of the contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. By selecting the proper materials and deposition parameters, the slot contact can be tuned to induce a tensile or compressive stress on the adjacent channel region, thus being applicable for both p-type and n-type devices.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for transistor performance enhancement. A contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a slot contact is disposed within the contact opening in order to induce a stress on an adjacent channel region. In an embodiment, a stress inducing barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the contact opening and the remainder of the contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. By selecting the proper materials and deposition parameters, the slot contact can be tuned to induce a tensile or compressive stress on the adjacent channel region, thus being applicable for both p-type and n-type devices.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for transistor performance enhancement. A contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a slot contact is disposed within the contact opening in order to induce a stress on an adjacent channel region. In an embodiment, a stress inducing barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the contact opening and the remainder of the contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. By selecting the proper materials and deposition parameters, the slot contact can be tuned to induce a tensile or compressive stress on the adjacent channel region, thus being applicable for both p-type and n-type devices.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for n-type transistor performance enhancement. A slot contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the slot contact opening in order to induce a tensile stress on an adjacent channel region. The remainder of the slot contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. Barrier plug deposition temperature can be varied in order to tune the tensile stress on the adjacent channel region.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for n-type transistor performance enhancement. A slot contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the slot contact opening in order to induce a tensile stress on an adjacent channel region. The remainder of the slot contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. Barrier plug deposition temperature can be varied in order to tune the tensile stress on the adjacent channel region.
摘要:
Embodiments of the invention include apparatuses and methods relating to through contact-opening silicide and barrier layer formation. In one embodiment, a silicide region is formed in a silicon substrate by deposition of a siliciding material in a contact opening and a subsequent anneal.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for transistor performance enhancement. A contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a slot contact is disposed within the contact opening in order to induce a stress on an adjacent channel region. In an embodiment, a stress inducing barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the contact opening and the remainder of the contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. By selecting the proper materials and deposition parameters, the slot contact can be tuned to induce a tensile or compressive stress on the adjacent channel region, thus being applicable for both p-type and n-type devices.
摘要:
Copper interconnects may be made using the damascene process with reduced copper corrosion. Copper corrosion may be reduced by planarizing through excess copper down to, but not completely through, a copper diffusion barrier layer. The copper diffusion barrier layer may be removed using a different technique. Thereafter, suitable chemicals may be utilized to clean the structure.
摘要:
A method for forming a slot contact structure for transistor performance enhancement. A contact opening is formed to expose a contact region, and a slot contact is disposed within the contact opening in order to induce a stress on an adjacent channel region. In an embodiment, a stress inducing barrier plug is disposed within a portion of the contact opening and the remainder of the contact opening is filled with a lower resistivity contact metal. By selecting the proper materials and deposition parameters, the slot contact can be tuned to induce a tensile or compressive stress on the adjacent channel region, thus being applicable for both p-type and n-type devices.