Abstract:
A method and apparatus for the formation of a metal-oxide semiconductor FET (MOSFET) device is disclosed herein. The method of formation includes the utilization of a silicon-germanium seed layer deposited over an n-channel metal-oxide semiconductor (NMOS) device and a p-channel metal-oxide semiconductor (PMOS) device. The seed layer may be one seed layer deposited over both the NMOS source/drain regions and the PMOS source/drain regions or two doped seed layers wherein a first doped seed layer is deposited over the PMOS source/drain regions and a second doped seed layer is deposited over the NMOS source/drain regions. The seed layer enables simultaneous formation of a silicide over both the PMOS source/drain regions and the NMOS source/drain regions. The silicide formation consumes the seed layer and forms a silicide layer which varies in composition depending upon the composition of the absorbed seed layer.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of forming epitaxial layers and devices having epitaxial layers. The methods generally include forming a first epitaxial layer including phosphorus and carbon on a substrate, and then forming a second epitaxial layer including phosphorus and carbon on the first epitaxial layer. The second epitaxial layer has a lower phosphorus concentration than the first epitaxial layer, which allows for selective etching of the second epitaxial layer and undesired amorphous silicon or polysilicon deposited during the depositions. The substrate is then exposed to an etchant to remove the second epitaxial layer and undesired amorphous silicon or polysilicon. The carbon present in the first and second epitaxial layers reduces phosphorus diffusion, which allows for higher phosphorus doping concentrations. The increased phosphorus concentrations reduce the resistivity of the final device. The devices include epitaxial layers having a resistivity of less than about 0.381 milliohm-centimeters.
Abstract:
A method and apparatus for the formation of a metal-oxide semiconductor FET (MOSFET) device is disclosed herein. The method of formation includes the utilization of a silicon-germanium seed layer deposited over an n-channel metal-oxide semiconductor (NMOS) device and a p-channel metal-oxide semiconductor (PMOS) device. The seed layer may be one seed layer deposited over both the NMOS source/drain regions and the PMOS source/drain regions or two doped seed layers wherein a first doped seed layer is deposited over the PMOS source/drain regions and a second doped seed layer is deposited over the NMOS source/drain regions. The seed layer enables simultaneous formation of a silicide over both the PMOS source/drain regions and the NMOS source/drain regions. The silicide formation consumes the seed layer and forms a silicide layer which varies in composition depending upon the composition of the absorbed seed layer.
Abstract:
In one embodiment, a susceptor for thermal processing is provided. The susceptor includes an outer rim surrounding and coupled to an inner dish, the outer rim having an inner edge and an outer edge. The susceptor further includes one or more structures for reducing a contacting surface area between a substrate and the susceptor when the substrate is supported by the susceptor. At least one of the one or more structures is coupled to the inner dish proximate the inner edge of the outer rim.
Abstract:
Embodiments described herein relate to a method of epitaxial deposition of p-channel metal oxide semiconductor (MMOS) source/drain regions within horizontal gate all around (hGAA) device structures. Combinations of precursors are described herein, which grow of the source/drain regions on predominantly surfaces with reduced or negligible growth on surfaces. Therefore, growth of the source/drain regions is predominantly located on the top surface of a substrate instead of the alternating layers of the hGAA structure. The precursor combinations include a silicon containing precursor, a germanium containing precursor, and a boron containing precursor. At least one of the precursors further includes chlorine.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate to methods for forming epitaxial layers on a semiconductor device. In one or more embodiments, methods include removing oxides from a substrate surface during a cleaning process, flowing a processing reagent containing a silicon source and exposing the substrate to the processing reagent during an epitaxy process, and stopping the flow of the processing reagent. The method also includes flowing a purging gas and pumping residues from the processing system, stopping the flow of the purge gas, flowing an etching gas and exposing the substrate to the etching gas. The etching gas contains hydrogen chloride and at least one germanium and/or chlorine compound. The method further includes stopping the flow of the at least one compound while continuing the flow of the hydrogen chloride and exposing the substrate to the hydrogen chloride and stopping the flow of the hydrogen chloride.
Abstract:
A device comprising Si:As source and drain extensions and Si:As or Si:P source and drain features formed using selective epitaxial growth and a method of forming the same is provided. The epitaxial layers used for the source and drain extensions and the source and drain features herein are deposited by simultaneous film formation and film etching, wherein the deposited material on the monocrystalline layer is etched at a slower rate than deposition material deposited on non-monocrystalline location of a substrate. As a result, an epitaxial layer is deposited on the monocrystalline surfaces, and a layer is not deposited on non-monocrystalline surfaces of the same base material, such as silicon.
Abstract:
Methods for forming semiconductor devices, such as FinFET devices, are provided. An epitaxial film is formed over a semiconductor fin, and the epitaxial film includes a top surface having two facets and a bottom surface including two facets. A cap layer is deposited on the top surface, and portions of the epitaxial film in a lateral direction are removed by an isotropic plasma etch process. The isotropic plasma etch process may be performed at a pressure ranging from about 5 mTorr to about 200 mTorr in order to maximize the amount of radicals while minimizing the amount of ions in the plasma. Having a smaller lateral dimension prevents the epitaxial film from merging with an adjacent epitaxial film and creates a gap between the epitaxial film and the adjacent epitaxial film.
Abstract:
Implementations of the present disclosure generally relate to methods for epitaxial growth of a silicon material on an epitaxial film. In one implementation, the method includes forming an epitaxial film over a semiconductor fin, wherein the epitaxial film includes a top surface having a first facet and a second facet, and forming an epitaxial layer on at least the top surface of the epitaxial film by alternatingly exposing the top surface to a first precursor gas comprising one or more silanes and a second precursor gas comprising one or more chlorinated silanes at a temperature of about 375° C. to about 450° C. and a chamber pressure of about 5 Torr to about 20 Torr.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present invention generally relate to methods of epitaxially growing boron-containing structures. In an embodiment, a method of depositing a structure comprising boron and a Group IV element on a substrate is provided. The method includes heating the substrate at a temperature of about 300° C. or more within a chamber, the substrate having a dielectric material and a single crystal formed thereon. The method further includes flowing a first process gas and a second process gas into the chamber, wherein: the first process gas comprises at least one boron-containing gas comprising a haloborane; and the second process gas comprises at least one Group IV element-containing gas. The method further includes exposing the substrate to the first and second process gases to epitaxially and selectively deposit the structure comprising boron and the Group IV element on the single crystal.