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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Aug. 19, 2014
Filed:
Oct. 04, 2012
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
John J. Ellis-Monaghan, Grand Isle, VT (US);
Michael J. Hauser, Bolton, VT (US);
Zhong-Xiang He, Essex Junction, VT (US);
Xuefeng Liu, South Burlington, VT (US);
Richard A. Phelps, Colchester, VT (US);
Robert M. Rassel, Colchester, VT (US);
Anthony K. Stamper, Williston, VT (US);
International Business Machines Corporation, Armonk, NY (US);
Abstract
Device structures, design structures, and fabrication methods for a varactor. The device structure includes a first electrode formed on a dielectric layer, and a semiconductor body formed on the first electrode. The semiconductor body is comprised of a silicon-containing semiconductor material in an amorphous state or a polycrystalline state. The device structure further includes an electrode insulator formed on the semiconductor body and a second electrode formed on the electrode insulator.