18608294. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A NECKED SEMICONDUCTOR BODY AND METHOD OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES OF VARYING WIDTH simplified abstract (Intel Corporation)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A NECKED SEMICONDUCTOR BODY AND METHOD OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES OF VARYING WIDTH
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Bernhard Sell of Portland OR (US)
SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A NECKED SEMICONDUCTOR BODY AND METHOD OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES OF VARYING WIDTH - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18608294 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE HAVING A NECKED SEMICONDUCTOR BODY AND METHOD OF FORMING SEMICONDUCTOR BODIES OF VARYING WIDTH
The patent application describes semiconductor devices with necked semiconductor bodies and methods for forming semiconductor bodies of varying width.
- The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body above a substrate, with a gate electrode stack defining a channel region in the semiconductor body under the gate electrode stack.
- Source and drain regions are defined on either side of the gate electrode stack in the semiconductor body.
- Sidewall spacers are placed adjacent to the gate electrode stack and over a portion of the source and drain regions, with the portion under the spacers having greater height and width than the channel region.
Potential Applications: - This technology can be applied in the manufacturing of advanced semiconductor devices for various electronic applications. - It can improve the performance and efficiency of integrated circuits in devices like smartphones, computers, and other electronic gadgets.
Problems Solved: - This innovation addresses the need for more precise control over the dimensions of semiconductor bodies in electronic devices. - It helps in enhancing the overall performance and functionality of semiconductor devices.
Benefits: - Improved control over the width and height of semiconductor bodies leads to better device performance. - Enhanced efficiency and reliability of semiconductor devices. - Potential for smaller and more powerful electronic devices.
Commercial Applications: - This technology has significant commercial potential in the semiconductor industry for the development of high-performance electronic devices. - It can lead to the production of more advanced and efficient integrated circuits for various consumer electronics.
Questions about Semiconductor Devices with Necked Semiconductor Bodies: 1. How does the use of necked semiconductor bodies improve the performance of semiconductor devices?
- Necked semiconductor bodies help in achieving better control over the dimensions of the semiconductor body, leading to enhanced device performance.
2. What are the key advantages of using sidewall spacers in semiconductor devices?
- Sidewall spacers help in defining the dimensions of source and drain regions, allowing for more precise control over the device characteristics.
Original Abstract Submitted
Semiconductor devices having necked semiconductor bodies and methods of forming semiconductor bodies of varying width are described. For example, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor body disposed above a substrate. A gate electrode stack is disposed over a portion of the semiconductor body to define a channel region in the semiconductor body under the gate electrode stack. Source and drain regions are defined in the semiconductor body on either side of the gate electrode stack. Sidewall spacers are disposed adjacent to the gate electrode stack and over only a portion of the source and drain regions. The portion of the source and drain regions under the sidewall spacers has a height and a width greater than a height and a width of the channel region of the semiconductor body.
