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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 12, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 27, 2010
Thorsten Kammler, Ottendorf-Okrilla, DE;
Ralf Richter, Dresden, DE;
Markus Lenski, Dresden, DE;
Gunter Grasshoff, Radebeul, DE;
Thorsten Kammler, Ottendorf-Okrilla, DE;
Ralf Richter, Dresden, DE;
Markus Lenski, Dresden, DE;
Gunter Grasshoff, Radebeul, DE;
GlobalFoundries, Inc., Grand Cayman, KY;
Abstract
A spacer structure in sophisticated semiconductor devices is formed on the basis of a high-k dielectric material, which provides superior etch resistivity compared to conventionally used silicon dioxide liners. Consequently, a reduced thickness of the etch stop material may nevertheless provide superior etch resistivity, thereby reducing negative effects, such as dopant loss in the drain and source extension regions, creating a pronounced surface topography and the like, as are typically associated with conventional spacer material systems.