Method of forming a field effect transistor

Details Method of forming a field effect transistor Method of forming a field effect transistor

2004-11-30

2008-12-16

Menz, Laura M (Department: 2813)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Making field effect device having pair of active regions...

Having insulated gate

C438S142000, C438S299000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07465616

ABSTRACT:
In one implementation, a method of forming a field effect transistor includes etching an opening into source/drain area of a semiconductor substrate. The opening has a base comprising semiconductive material. After the etching, insulative material is formed within the opening over the semiconductive material base. The insulative material less than completely fills the opening and has a substantially uniform thickness across the opening. Semiconductive source/drain material is formed within the opening over the insulative material within the opening. A transistor gate is provided operatively proximate the semiconductive source/drain material. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.

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