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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Dec. 09, 2025
Filed:
Apr. 11, 2022
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., Suwon-si, KR;
Sooyeon Hong, Yongin-si, KR;
Deokhan Bae, Suwon-si, KR;
Juhun Park, Seoul, KR;
Yuri Lee, Hwaseong-si, KR;
Yoonyoung Jung, Suwon-si, KR;
SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, KR;
Abstract
A semiconductor device of the disclosure includes an active pattern extending on a substrate in a first direction, a gate structure extending on the active pattern in a second direction intersecting the first direction, a source/drain region disposed on at least one side of the gate structure, a source/drain contact connected to the source/drain region, and a contact insulating layer disposed on the source/drain contact. The contact insulating layer includes at least one air gap. The air gap is disposed on an upper surface of the source/drain contact.