Method for making source and drain regions of a MOSFET with embedded germanium-containing layers having different germanium concentration

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15149756

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An integrated circuit structure includes a gate stack over a semiconductor substrate, and an opening extending into the semiconductor substrate, wherein the opening is adjacent to the gate stack. A first silicon germanium region is in the opening, wherein the first silicon germanium region has a first germanium percentage. A second silicon germanium region is over the first silicon germanium region, wherein the second silicon germanium region has a second germanium percentage higher than the first germanium percentage. A third silicon germanium region is over the second silicon germanium region, wherein the third silicon germanium region has a third germanium percentage lower than the second germanium percentage.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.

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Kwok, Tsz-Mei Hsin-Chu, TW 90 2374
Lee, Tze-Liang Hsin-Chu, TW 357 3929
Li, Chii-Horng Zhubei, TW 154 848
Li, Kun-Mu Zhudong Township, TW 75 440
Sung, Hsueh-Chang Zhubei, TW 102 1651

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