18371328. Semiconductor Devices Including Resistor Structures simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)
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Semiconductor Devices Including Resistor Structures
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Inventor(s)
Tae-yeol Kim of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Hyon-wook Ra of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Jun-soo Kim of Uijeongbu-si (KR)
Chung-hwan Shin of Hwaseong-si (KR)
Semiconductor Devices Including Resistor Structures - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18371328 titled 'Semiconductor Devices Including Resistor Structures
Simplified Explanation
The abstract describes a semiconductor device that includes a resistor structure. The device consists of a substrate with an upper surface perpendicular to a first direction. The resistor structure includes a first insulating layer on the substrate, a resistor layer on the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer on the resistor layer. A resistor contact penetrates the second insulating layer and the resistor layer. The side wall of the resistor contact has a tilt angle that varies according to its height from the substrate. The device aims to have low contact resistance and a narrow variation of contact resistance.
- The semiconductor device includes a resistor structure with a unique design for improved contact resistance.
- The resistor contact has a side wall with a tilt angle that changes with height, allowing for better performance.
- The device aims to have low contact resistance and a narrow variation of contact resistance.
Potential Applications:
- This semiconductor device can be used in various electronic devices that require resistors, such as integrated circuits, transistors, and sensors.
- It can be applied in telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics industries.
Problems Solved:
- The device addresses the issue of high contact resistance in semiconductor devices.
- It solves the problem of a wide variation in contact resistance, which can affect the performance and reliability of electronic devices.
Benefits:
- The device provides a low contact resistance, improving the overall performance of electronic devices.
- It offers a narrow variation of contact resistance, ensuring consistent and reliable operation.
- The unique design of the resistor contact allows for better control and optimization of the device's performance.
Original Abstract Submitted
A semiconductor device is provided including a resistor structure, the semiconductor device including a substrate having an upper surface perpendicular to a first direction; a resistor structure including a first insulating layer on the substrate, a resistor layer on the first insulating layer, and a second insulating layer on the resistor layer; and a resistor contact penetrating the second insulating layer and the resistor layer. The tilt angle of a side wall of the resistor contact with respect to the first direction varies according to a height from the substrate. The semiconductor device has a low contact resistance and a narrow variation of contact resistance.
