Robust replacement gate integration

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8835237
APP PUB NO 20140124873A1
SERIAL NO

13670748

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A method including forming a dummy gate on a substrate, wherein the dummy gate includes an oxide, forming a pair of dielectric spacers on opposite sides of the dummy gate, and forming an inter-gate region above the substrate and in contact with at least one of the pair of dielectric spacers, the inter-gate region comprising a protective layer on top of a first oxide layer, wherein the protective layer comprises a material resistant to etching techniques designed to remove oxide. The method may further include removing the dummy gate to leave an opening, and forming a gate within the opening.

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  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

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Jagannathan, Hemanth Guilderland, US 258 2168
Mehta, Sanjay Niskayuna, US 85 1414

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