Abstract:
A method for forming contoured electrodes of polycrystalline silicon by grading the concentration of dopant diffused into the silicon layers during the deposition process. Upon etching the silicon after deposition to form electrodes, e.g., the gate electrode of a field effect transistor, the electrode is desirably tapered. Conductive and insulator layers subsequently deposited atop the tapered electrode are less subject to cracking and lifting off than standard electrodes.
Abstract:
A method for forming contoured electrodes of polycrystalline silicon by grading the concentration of dopant diffused into the silicon layers during the deposition process. Upon etching the silicon after deposition to form electrodes, e.g., the gate electrode of a field effect transistor, the electrode is desirably tapered. Conductive and insulator layers subsequently deposited atop the tapered electrode are less subject to cracking and lifting off than standard electrodes.
Abstract:
A method for forming contoured electrodes of polycrystalline silicon by grading the concentration of dopant diffused into the silicon layers during the deposition process. Upon etching the silicon after deposition to form electrodes, e.g., the gate electrode of a field effect transistor, the electrode is desirably tapered. Conductive and insulator layers subsequently deposited atop the tapered electrode are less subject to cracking and lifting off than standard electrodes.