Abstract:
A structure and method for a metal replacement gate of a high performance device is provided. A sacrificial gate structure (260) is first formed on an etch stop layer (250) provided on a semiconductor substrate (240). A pair of spacers (400) is provided on sidewalls of the sacrificial gate structure (300). The sacrificial gate structure (300) is then removed, forming an opening (600). Subsequently, a metal gate (1000) including an first layer (700) of metal such as tungsten, a diffusion barrier (800) such as titanium nitride, and a second layer (900) of metal such as tungsten is formed in the opening (600) between the spacers (400).
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To minimize the associated complexity and cost in fabricating a CMOS structure containing silicide contacts and metal silicide gates. SOLUTION: The method of integrating the silicide metal of a CMOS allows incorporation of silicide contacts (S/D and gates) and metal silicide gates using a self-alignment process (salicide) and at least one lithography process. The integration method allows at least two different thicknesses of metals deposited on a semiconductor substrate such that on some of the CMOS transistors thinner silicide metals are formed and used in the formation of gate contacts, whereas on the other CMOS transistors thicker silicide metals are formed and used in the formation of metal silicide gates. The integration method of the present invention can also be used to form multiple phases of metal silicide gates by varying the metal deposition thickness thus having differing amounts of metal present during metal gate formation. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a structure and a method for reducing overlapping capaci tance between a gate and source/drain in a MOSFET element. SOLUTION: A notched gate MOS element includes an encapsulated low- permittivity material or capsuled air or vacuum on the bottom of the notched gate. Capacitance loss is reduced greatly on the part due to low permittivity on an interface between the gate and the source/drain.
Abstract:
A structure and method for a metal replacement gate of a high performance device is provided. A sacrificial gate structure (260) is first formed on an etch stop layer (250) provided on a semiconductor substrate (240). A pair of spacers (400) is provided on sidewalls of the sacrificial gate structure (300). The sacrificial gate structure (300) is then removed, forming an opening (600). Subsequently, a metal gate (1000) including an first layer (700) of metal such as tungsten, a diffusion barrier (800) such as titanium nitride, and a second layer (900) of metal such as tungsten is formed in the opening (600) between the spacers (400).
Abstract:
The present invention provides a complementary metal oxide semiconductor integration process whereby a plurality of silicided metal gates are fabricated atop a gate dielectric. Each silicided metal gate that is formed using the integration scheme of the present invention has the same silicide metal phase and substantially the same height, regardless of the dimension of the silicide metal gate. The present invention also provides various methods of forming a CMOS structure having silicided contacts in which the polySi gate heights are substantially the same across the entire surface of a semiconductor structure.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a manufacturing method for a semiconductor device gate structure having an internal spacer. SOLUTION: The manufacturing method includes replacement gate process, in which a part of a substrate is exposed by removing material in a gate region, gate dielectric is formed on an exposed portion of the substrate, and an internal spacer layer which covers the gate dielectric and dielectric material is formed. Next, a silicon layer which covers the internal spacer layer is formed. Next, the formed structure is planarized, and a part of the silicon layer and a part of the internal spacer layer are made to remain in the gate region. Next, a silicide gate structure is formed by using the silicon, and the silicide gate structure is separated from the dielectric material around the gate with the internal spacer layer. The semiconductor device can include a first gate region and a second gate region, between which an interface covered by the internal spacer layer is formed. When the device has two gate regions, separate silicide structures, which are separated with the internal spacer layer, can be generated by applying the above process to both the gate regions. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method of producing one metal replacement gate or two metal replacement gate for a semiconductor device. SOLUTION: This structure contains silicide contacts with a gate region. A part of a substrate is exposed, by removing a dummy gate structure and a sacrificial gate dielectric, and a gate dielectric is formed on the exposed part. A metal layer is formed so as to cover the gate dielectric and dielectric materials. This metal layer, if it is convenient, can be made of a blanket metal layer covering a device wafer. Next, a silicon layer is formed so as to cover the metal layer. This layer can be also made of a blanket layer. Next, the top face of the dielectric materials is exposed, by performing flatting or etch back process. Other parts of the metal layer and the silicon layer remain in a gate region 11, and there is provided a front surface, having the same plane as the top face of the dielectric materials. Next, there are formed the silicide contacts, which are in contact with the metal layer in the gate region 11. COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
A method is provided for fabricating a gate structure for a semiconductor device in which the gate structure has an inner spacer. A replacement-gate process is used in which material is removed in a gate region to expose a portion of the substrate; a gate dielectric is formed on the exposed portion of the substrate; and an inner spacer layer is formed overlying the gate dielectric and the dielectric material. A silicon layer is then formed which overlies the inner spacer layer. The structure is then planarized so that portions of the silicon layer and inner spacer layer remain in the gate region. A silicide gate structure is then formed from the silicon; the silicide gate structure is separated from dielectric material surrounding the gate by the inner spacer layer. The semiconductor device may include a first gate region and a second gate region with an interface therebetween, with the inner spacer layer covering the interface. When the device has two gate regions, the process may be used in both gate regions, so as to produce separate silicide structures, with an inner spacer separating the two structures.
Abstract:
A structure and method for a metal replacement gate of a high performance device is provided. A sacrificial gate structure is first formed on an etch stop layer provided on a semiconductor substrate. A pair of spacers is provided on sidewalls of the sacrificial gate structure. The sacrificial gate structure is then removed, forming an opening. Subsequently, a metal gate including an first layer of metal such as tungsten, a diffusion barrier such as titanium nitride, and a second layer of metal such as tungsten is formed in the opening between the spacers.
Abstract:
A structure and method for a metal replacement gate of a high performance device is provided. A sacrificial gate structure is first formed on an etch stop layer provided on a semiconductor substrate. A pair of spacers is provided on sidewalls of the sacrificial gate structure. The sacrificial gate structure is then removed, forming an opening. Subsequently, a metal gate including an first layer of metal such as tungsten, a diffusion barrier such as titanium nitride, and a second layer of metal such as tungsten is formed in the opening between the spacers.