FINFET GATE FORMED OF CARBON NANOTUBES

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APP PUB NO 20070023839A1
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A fin field effect transistor (FinFET) gate comprises a semiconductor wafer; a gate dielectric layer over the semiconductor wafer; a conductive material on the gate dielectric layer; an activated carbon nanotube on a surface of the conductive material; and a plated metal layer on the activated carbon nanotube. Preferably, the carbon nanotube is on a sidewall of the conductive material. The conductive material comprises a first metal layer over the gate dielectric layer, wherein the first metal layer acts as a catalyst for growing the carbon nanotube, wherein the first metal layer is preferably in a range of 1-10 nm in thickness. The semiconductor wafer may comprise a silicon on insulator wafer. The FinFET gate may further comprise a second metal layer disposed between the first metal layer and the gate dielectric layer.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Furukawa, Toshiharu Essex Junction, VT 317 7254
Hakey, Mark C Fairfax, VT 172 4345
Holmes, Steven J Guilderland, NY 316 5799
Horak, David V Essex Junction, VT 328 8080
Koburger, Charles W III Delmar, NY 47 890

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