Advanced structure for self-aligned contact and method for producing the same

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PATENT NO 10211103
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15787257

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Methods of forming a SAC cap with SiN U-shaped and oxide T-shaped structures and the resulting devices are provided. Embodiments include forming a substrate with a trench and a plurality of gate structures; forming a nitride liner over portions of the substrate and along sidewalls of each gate structure; forming an ILD between each gate structure and in the trench; recessing each gate structure between the ILD; forming a U-shaped nitride liner over each recessed gate structure; forming an a-Si layer over the nitride liner and the U-shaped nitride liner; removing portions of the nitride liner, the U-shaped nitride liner and the a-Si layer; forming a W layer over portions of the substrate adjacent to and between the a-Si layer; forming an oxide liner over the nitride liner, the U-shaped nitride liner and along sidewalls of the W layer; and forming an oxide layer over portions of the oxide liner.

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Chang, Chih-Chiang Clifton Park, US 251 1515
Chao, Tai Fong Halfmoon, US 4 20
Huang, Haigou Rexford, US 72 574
Koli, Dinesh Mechanicville, US 7 32
Shi, Xingzhao Ballston Lake, US 5 22
Zhou, Yuan Rexford, US 72 526

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