Cap layer for spacer-constrained epitaxially grown material on fins of a FinFET device
A method includes forming at least one fin in a semiconductor substrate. A fin spacer is formed on at least a first portion of the at least one fin. The fin spacer has an upper surface. The at least one fin is recessed to thereby define a recessed fin with a recessed upper surface that it is at a le...
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Format | Patent |
Language | English |
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20.02.2018
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Summary: | A method includes forming at least one fin in a semiconductor substrate. A fin spacer is formed on at least a first portion of the at least one fin. The fin spacer has an upper surface. The at least one fin is recessed to thereby define a recessed fin with a recessed upper surface that it is at a level below the upper surface of the fin spacer. A first epitaxial material is formed on the recessed fin. A lateral extension of the first epitaxial material is constrained by the fin spacer. A cap layer is formed on the first epitaxial material. The fin spacer is removed. The cap layer protects the first epitaxial material during the removal of the fin spacer. |
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Bibliography: | Application Number: US201514644269 |