Multigate metal oxide semiconductor devices and fabrication methods
Granted 16 Jun 2015 · 2 office actions
Current assignee: AVAGO TECHNOLOGIES INTERNATIONAL SALES PTE. LIMITED · originally Broadcom
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Inventors: Akira Ito · Examiner: Chandra Chaudhari · AU 2898 · TC 2800
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A semiconductor device includes a first well and a second well implanted in a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device further includes a gate structure above the first and second wells between a raised source structure and a raised drain structure. The raised source structure above is in contact with the first well and connected with the gate structure through a first semiconductor fin structure. The raised drain structure above and in contact with the second well and connected with a second semiconductor fin structure. The second semiconductor fin structure includes at least a gap and a lightly doped portion.
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| Type | Document | Date |
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| related publication | US 20140191315 A1 | 10 Jul 2014 |
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