Samsung electronics co., ltd. (20240204068). SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING ALIGNMENT KEY simplified abstract
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SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING ALIGNMENT KEY
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JIN-WOOK Yang of Suwon-si (KR)
YOSHINAO Harada of Suwon-si (KR)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING ALIGNMENT KEY - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 20240204068 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE COMPRISING ALIGNMENT KEY
The semiconductor device described in the abstract consists of a substrate with an active pattern, a channel pattern with multiple semiconductor patterns stacked vertically, a source/drain pattern connected to the semiconductor patterns, a through pattern penetrating the source/drain pattern, a metal-semiconductor compound layer, a gate electrode with inner and outer electrodes, an active contact, and a first metal layer with power wiring and first wirings connected to the active contact.
- The device features a unique design with vertically stacked semiconductor patterns in the channel pattern.
- The gate electrode includes inner electrodes between adjacent semiconductor patterns and an outer electrode on the uppermost semiconductor pattern.
- The metal-semiconductor compound layer enhances the performance and reliability of the device.
- The active contact and first metal layer facilitate efficient power distribution within the device.
- Overall, the device offers improved functionality and performance compared to traditional semiconductor devices.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in various electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, and computers. - It can also be used in power management systems, sensors, and other semiconductor-based applications.
Problems Solved: - The device addresses the need for more efficient and reliable semiconductor devices. - It solves issues related to power distribution and performance in electronic devices.
Benefits: - Improved functionality and performance. - Enhanced reliability and efficiency. - Potential cost savings in manufacturing processes.
Commercial Applications: - The technology can be utilized in the consumer electronics industry for the development of advanced electronic devices. - It also has potential applications in the automotive, aerospace, and telecommunications sectors.
Questions about the technology: 1. How does the vertically stacked semiconductor pattern in the channel pattern improve device performance? 2. What are the specific advantages of the metal-semiconductor compound layer in the device design?
Original Abstract Submitted
a semiconductor device includes a substrate including an active pattern, a channel pattern on the active pattern, the channel pattern including a plurality of semiconductor patterns that are spaced apart from each other and are vertically stacked, a source/drain pattern connected to the plurality of semiconductor patterns, a through pattern penetrating the source/drain pattern, a metal-semiconductor compound layer between the source/drain pattern and the through pattern, a gate electrode on the plurality of semiconductor patterns, the gate electrode including inner electrodes between adjacent semiconductor patterns of the plurality of semiconductor patterns and an outer electrode on an uppermost semiconductor pattern of the plurality of semiconductor patterns, an active contact on the through pattern, and a first metal layer on the active contact, the first metal layer including a power wiring and first wirings connected to the active contact.
