Forming CMOSFET structures with different contact liners

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A method of making a semiconductor device includes forming a first trench contact over a first source/drain region of a first transistor; forming a second trench contact over a second source/drain region of a second transistor; depositing a first liner material within the first trench contact; and depositing a second liner material within the second trench contact; wherein the first liner material and the second liner material include different materials.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Cheng, Kangguo Schenectady, US 3099 32749
Liu, Zuoguang Schenectady, US 156 1270
Yamashita, Tenko Schenectady, US 610 5507

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