Forming a CMOS with dual strained channels

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PATENT NO 9564373
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14633657

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The present invention relates generally to a semiconductor device, and more particularly, to a structure and method of forming a compressive strained layer and a tensile strained layer on the same wafer. A lower epitaxial layer may be formed adjacent to a tensile strained layer. An upper epitaxial layer may be formed over a portion of the lower epitaxial layer. Thermal oxidation may convert the upper epitaxial layer to an upper oxide layer, and thermal condensation may causes a portion of the lower epitaxial layer to become a compressive strained layer. The upper oxide layer and a remaining portion of the lower epitaxial layer may be removed, leaving the tensile strained layer and the compressive strained layer.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Cheng, Kangguo Schenectady, US 3065 29546
Hashemi, Pouya White Plains, US 599 4433
Khakifirooz, Ali Los Altos, US 841 11850
Reznicek, Alexander Troy, US 1406 11101

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