Doped metal germanide and methods for making the same

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14815633

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In one aspect, methods of silicidation and germanidation are provided. In some embodiments, methods for forming metal silicide can include forming a non-oxide interface, such as germanium or solid antimony, over exposed silicon regions of a substrate. Metal oxide is formed over the interface layer. Annealing and reducing causes metal from the metal oxide to react with the underlying silicon and form metal silicide. Additionally, metal germanide can be formed by reduction of metal oxide over germanium, whether or not any underlying silicon is also silicided. In other embodiments, nickel is deposited directly and an interface layer is not used. In another aspect, methods of depositing nickel thin films by vapor phase deposition processes are provided. In some embodiments, nickel thin films are deposited by ALD.

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Blomberg, Tom E Helsinki, FI 58 5935
Haukka, Suvi P Helsinki, FI 104 17903
Pore, Viljami J Helsinki, FI 66 9755
Tois, Eva E Helsinki, FI 40 2593

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