18515449. SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE simplified abstract (Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

Organization Name

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Inventor(s)

MinKyung Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Hakseon Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Sunggil Kim of Suwon-si (KR)

Jumi Bak of Suwon-si (KR)

Kang-Oh Yun of Suwon-si (KR)

Dongjin Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Sohyun Lee of Suwon-si (KR)

Junhee Lim of Suwon-si (KR)

SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE - A simplified explanation of the abstract

This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18515449 titled 'SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICE

The semiconductor device described in the abstract consists of a substrate with a doped region containing impurities of a first conductivity type at a certain concentration, a gate structure on the substrate, and a first contact connected to the doped region. The first contact is made up of different portions, including poly silicon and at least one metallic material, with varying concentrations of impurities.

• The semiconductor device features a doped region with impurities of a first conductivity type at different concentrations, allowing for precise control of conductivity.
• The first contact structure, with its multiple portions made of different materials, provides efficient electrical connection and conductivity.
• The use of poly silicon and metallic materials in the first contact enhances the device's performance and reliability.
• By incorporating impurities of varying concentrations in different portions of the first contact, the device achieves optimized electrical properties.

Potential Applications: - This semiconductor device can be used in various electronic applications requiring precise control of conductivity. - It can be utilized in the production of high-performance transistors and integrated circuits.

Problems Solved: - The device addresses the need for efficient electrical connections in semiconductor devices. - It provides a solution for controlling conductivity levels in doped regions effectively.

Benefits: - Enhanced performance and reliability in electronic devices. - Improved conductivity control for optimized functionality.

Commercial Applications: Title: Advanced Semiconductor Device for Enhanced Electrical Connectivity This technology has significant commercial potential in the semiconductor industry, particularly in the manufacturing of high-performance electronic devices. The precise control of conductivity and efficient electrical connections offered by this device can lead to improved product performance and reliability, making it attractive for various commercial applications.

Questions about Semiconductor Devices: 1. How does the use of different materials in the first contact structure impact the device's overall performance? 2. What are the potential implications of varying impurity concentrations in different portions of the first contact on the device's functionality and reliability?

Original Abstract Submitted

A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a doped region on the substrate, the doped region including impurities of a first conductivity type at a first concentration, a gate structure on the substrate, and a first contact electrically connected to the doped region, the first contact including a first portion, a second portion on the first portion, and a third portion on the second portion, the first portion and the second portion including poly silicon, the third portion including at least one metallic material, and the second portion including impurities of the first conductivity type at a second concentration higher than the first concentration.