Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Test or calibration structure
Patent
1999-03-12
2000-09-19
Thomas, Tom
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Test or calibration structure
257401, 257408, 257900, H01L 2358, H01L 31119, H01L 27088
Patent
active
061216313
ABSTRACT:
The present invention advantageously provides a method for forming a test structure for determining how LDD length of a transistor affects transistor characteristics. In one embodiment, a first polysilicon gate conductor is provided which is laterally spaced from a second polysilicon gate conductor. The gate conductors are each disposed upon a gate oxide lying above a silicon-based substrate. An LDD implant is forwarded into exposed regions of the substrate to form LDD areas within the substrate adjacent to the gate conductors. A first spacer material is then formed upon sidewall surfaces of both gate conductors to a first pre-defined thickness. Source/drain regions are formed exclusively within the substrate a spaced distance from the first gate conductor, the spaced distance being dictated by the first pre-defined thickness. A second spacer material is formed laterally adjacent to the first spacer material to a second pre-defined distance. Source/drain regions are then formed within the substrate a spaced distance from the second gate conductor, the spaced distance being dictated by the second predefined thickness. The resulting transistors have a mutual source/drain region between them. More transistors may also be fabricated in a similar manner.
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Fulford Jr. H. Jim
Gardner Mark I
Hause Fred N.
Advanced Micro Devices , Inc.
Daffer Kevin L.
Thomas Tom
Vu Hung K.
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