Intel corporation (20240113108). WALL THAT INCLUDES A GAS BETWEEN METAL GATES OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract

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WALL THAT INCLUDES A GAS BETWEEN METAL GATES OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

intel corporation

Inventor(s)

Sukru Yemenicioglu of Portland OR (US)

Leonard P. Guler of Hillsboro OR (US)

Hongqian Sun of Sammamish WA (US)

Shengsi Liu of Portland OR (US)

Tahir Ghani of Portland OR (US)

Baofu Zhu of Portland OR (US)

WALL THAT INCLUDES A GAS BETWEEN METAL GATES OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240113108 titled 'WALL THAT INCLUDES A GAS BETWEEN METAL GATES OF A SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Simplified Explanation

Embodiments described in this patent application relate to the formation of a wall within a metal gate cut in a transistor layer of a semiconductor device, where the wall contains a volume of gas such as air, nitrogen, or another inert gas.

  • Formation of a wall within a metal gate cut in a transistor layer
  • Wall contains a volume of gas such as air, nitrogen, or another inert gas

Potential Applications

The technology described in this patent application could potentially be applied in the semiconductor industry for the manufacturing of advanced transistor devices.

Problems Solved

This technology solves the problem of improving the performance and efficiency of semiconductor devices by introducing a gas-filled wall within the metal gate cut.

Benefits

The benefits of this technology include enhanced transistor performance, increased efficiency, and potentially reduced power consumption in semiconductor devices.

Potential Commercial Applications

  • "Gas-Filled Wall Formation in Semiconductor Devices: Commercial Applications"

Possible Prior Art

There may be prior art related to the formation of walls within semiconductor devices, but specific examples are not provided in this patent application.

Unanswered Questions

How does the introduction of a gas-filled wall impact the overall functionality of the semiconductor device?

The patent application does not delve into the specific effects of the gas-filled wall on the performance of the semiconductor device.

Are there any limitations or challenges associated with implementing this technology in semiconductor manufacturing processes?

The patent application does not address any potential limitations or challenges that may arise during the implementation of this technology.


Original Abstract Submitted

embodiments described herein may be related to apparatuses, processes, systems, and/or techniques for forming a wall within a metal gate cut in a transistor layer of a semiconductor device, where the wall includes a volume of a gas such as air, nitrogen, or another inert gas. other embodiments may be described and/or claimed.