17836399. SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME simplified abstract (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.)

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SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

Organization Name

Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

Li-Zhen Yu of New Taipei City (TW)

Lin-Yu Huang of Hsinchu (TW)

Huan-Chieh Su of Tianzhong Township (TW)

SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 17836399 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR STRUCTURE AND METHOD FOR FORMING THE SAME

Simplified Explanation

The patent application describes a semiconductor structure and a method for manufacturing it. The structure includes nanostructures, a gate structure, a source/drain structure, and a filling layer.

  • The semiconductor structure includes nanostructures placed over a substrate.
  • A gate structure surrounds the nanostructures and consists of gate dielectric layers and gate electrode layers.
  • An inner spacer layer is located between the gate structure and the source/drain structure.
  • A filling layer is present over the gate structure, with a protrusion portion embedded in a space surrounded by the inner spacer, gate dielectric layer, and gate electrode layer.
  • A first source/drain contact structure is formed over the filling layer.

Potential applications of this technology:

  • Semiconductor manufacturing
  • Integrated circuits
  • Transistors
  • Electronic devices

Problems solved by this technology:

  • Provides a structure that allows for efficient control of nanostructures and their surrounding components.
  • Offers improved performance and functionality of semiconductor devices.
  • Enhances the manufacturing process by providing a simplified and effective structure.

Benefits of this technology:

  • Enables better control and manipulation of nanostructures.
  • Enhances the performance and functionality of semiconductor devices.
  • Simplifies the manufacturing process, leading to cost savings and improved efficiency.


Original Abstract Submitted

Semiconductor structures and methods for manufacturing the same are provided. The semiconductor structure includes nanostructures over a substrate, and a gate structure surrounding the nanostructures. The gate structure includes gate dielectric layers and gate electrode layers. The semiconductor structure also includes a source/drain (S/D) structure adjacent to the gate structure, and an inner spacer layer between the gate structure and the S/D structure. The semiconductor structure further includes a filling layer over the gate structure, and the filling layer has a protrusion portion embedded in a space, the space is surrounded by the inner spacer, the gate dielectric layer and the gate electrode layer. The semiconductor structure also includes a first S/D contact structure formed over the filling layer.