Patent classifications
H01L21/02455
METHOD OF FORMING III-V ON INSULATOR STRUCTURE ON SEMICONDUCTOR SUBSTRATE
A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided. Trenches are formed in a first dielectric layer having a first height on a substrate. First III-V semiconductor patterns including aluminum are formed in the trenches to a second height lower than the first height. Second III-V semiconductor patterns are formed on the first III-V semiconductor patterns to a third height not higher than the first height to form fins including the first and second III-V semiconductor patterns. The first dielectric layer is completely removed to expose the fins. Selective oxidation is performed to oxidize the first III-V semiconductor patterns to form oxidized first III-V semiconductor patterns. Fin patterning is performed. A second dielectric layer is formed to cover the fins. The second dielectric layer is recessed to a level not higher than top surfaces of the oxidized first III-V semiconductor patterns. The semiconductor structure is also provided.
Method of forming III-V on insulator structure on semiconductor substrate
A method of forming a semiconductor structure is provided. Trenches are formed in a first dielectric layer having a first height on a substrate. First III-V semiconductor patterns including aluminum are formed in the trenches to a second height lower than the first height. Second III-V semiconductor patterns are formed on the first III-V semiconductor patterns to a third height not higher than the first height to form fins including the first and second III-V semiconductor patterns. The first dielectric layer is completely removed to expose the fins. Selective oxidation is performed to oxidize the first III-V semiconductor patterns to form oxidized first III-V semiconductor patterns. Fin patterning is performed. A second dielectric layer is formed to cover the fins. The second dielectric layer is recessed to a level not higher than top surfaces of the oxidized first III-V semiconductor patterns. The semiconductor structure is also provided.
Pseudomorphic InGaAs on GaAs for gate-all-around transistors
A non-planar gate all-around device and method of fabrication thereby are described. In one embodiment, a multi-layer stack is formed by selectively depositing the entire epi-stack in an STI trench. The channel layer is grown pseudomorphically over a buffer layer. A cap layer is grown on top of the channel layer. In an embodiment, the height of the STI layer remains higher than the channel layer until the formation of the gate. A gate dielectric layer is formed on and all-around each channel nanowire. A gate electrode is formed on the gate dielectric layer and surrounding the channel nanowire.
III-V OR II-VI COMPOUND SEMICONDUCTOR FILMS ON GRAPHITIC SUBSTRATES
A composition of matter comprising a film on a graphitic substrate, said film having been grown epitaxially on said substrate, wherein said film comprises at least one group III-V compound or at least one group II-VI compound.
METHOD FOR FORMING A TRANSITION METAL DICHALCOGENIDE - GROUP III-V HETEROSTRUCTURE AND A TUNNELING FIELD EFFECT TRANSISTOR
A method for forming a Transition Metal Dichalcogenide (TMD)Group III-V semiconductor heterostructure comprises forming an insulating layer on an upper surface of a substrate, wherein the upper surface of the substrate is formed by a (111)-surface of a group IV semiconductor, forming a first aperture in the insulating layer, the aperture exposing a portion of the upper surface of the substrate, forming in a first epitaxial growth process, a semiconductor structure formed by a group III-V semiconductor comprising a pillar extending through the first aperture and a micro disc extending horizontally along a first portion of the upper surface of the insulating layer, and forming in a second epitaxial growth process, a TMD layer on an upper surface of the micro disc.
METHOD FOR PRINTING WIDE BANDGAP SEMICONDUCTOR MATERIALS
A method for printing a semiconductor material includes depositing a molten metal onto a substrate in an enclosed chamber to form a trace having a maximum height of 15 micrometers, a maximum width of 25 micrometers to 10 millimeters, and/or a thin film having a maximum height of 15 micrometers. The method further includes reacting the molten metal with a gas phase species in the enclosed chamber to form the semiconductor material.
INTEGRATED CIRCUIT INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE NANO-RIDGE TRANSISTOR
The disclosed technology generally relates to integrated circuit devices having at least one transistor, and methods of fabricating the same. In one aspect, an integrated circuit device can be produced from a silicon substrate and can include at least one nano-ridge transistor formed from III-V semiconducting crystal portions. The III-V portions can be grown epitaxially from the silicon substrate using an intermediate portion which can be adapted to produce aspect ratio trapping. The nano-ridge transistor can have a reduced footprint on the silicon substrate, may be adapted for power RF applications, and can be combined with MOS or CMOS transistors within one and a same integrated circuit.
Fabrication of compound semiconductor structures
A semiconductor substrate, comprising a first semiconductor material, is provided and an insulating layer is formed thereon; an opening is formed in the insulating layer. Thereby, a seed surface of the substrate is exposed. The opening has sidewalls and a bottom and the bottom corresponds to the seed surface of the substrate. A cavity structure is formed above the insulating layer, including the opening and a lateral growth channel extending laterally over the substrate. A matching array is grown on the seed surface of the substrate, including at least a first semiconductor matching structure comprising a second semiconductor material and a second semiconductor matching structure comprising a third semiconductor material. The compound semiconductor structure comprising a fourth semiconductor material is grown on a seed surface of the second matching structure. The first through fourth semiconductor materials are different from each other. Corresponding semiconductor structures are also included.
Secondary use of aspect ratio trapping trenches as resistor structures
A method for forming a semiconductor structure is disclosed. The method provides a substrate with an insulator pad overlying at least a top portion of the substrate. The method further includes forming a plurality of dielectric columns overlying the substrate and the dielectric pad. Each dielectric column is separated from another dielectric column to form a corresponding plurality of aspect-ration trapping (ART) trenches. The insulator pad spans a bottom portion of a first ART trench of the plurality of ART trenches. A portion of the substrate spans a bottom portion of a second ART trench of the plurality of ART trenches. The method further includes forming a III-V semiconductor material stack in the second ART trench. The method further includes forming a first resistive region in the first ART trench, wherein the first resistive region is in contact with the insulator pad.
SECONDARY USE OF ASPECT RATIO TRAPPING TRENCHES AS RESISTOR STRUCTURES
A method for forming a semiconductor structure is disclosed. The method provides a substrate with an insulator pad overlying at least a top portion of the substrate. The method further includes forming a plurality of dielectric columns overlying the substrate and the dielectric pad. Each dielectric column is separated from another dielectric column to form a corresponding plurality of aspect-ration trapping (ART) trenches. The insulator pad spans a bottom portion of a first ART trench of the plurality of ART trenches. A portion of the substrate spans a bottom portion of a second ART trench of the plurality of ART trenches. The method further includes forming a III-V semiconductor material stack in the second ART trench. The method further includes forming a first resistive region in the first ART trench, wherein the first resistive region is in contact with the insulator pad.