Abstract: A non-volatile memory device includes a fin body protruded from a semiconductor substrate. The fin body has first and second side surfaces opposite to each other. An inner dielectric layer pattern is formed on an upper surface, and the first and second side surfaces of the fin body. A floating gate electrode is formed on the inner dielectric layer pattern. The floating gate electrode has an uneven upper surface. An outer dielectric layer is formed on the floating gate electrode. A control gate electrode is formed on the outer dielectric layer.

Abstract: According to some embodiments of the invention, a fin type transistor includes an active structure integrally formed with a silicon substrate. The active structure includes grooves that form blocking regions under source/drain regions. A gate structure is formed to cross the upper face of the active structure and to cover the exposed side surfaces of the lateral portions of the active structure. An effective channel length of a fin type transistor may be sufficiently ensured so that a short channel effect of the transistor may be prevented and the fin type transistor may have a high breakdown voltage.

Abstract: In an exemplary embodiment, a fin active region is protruded along one direction from a bulk silicon substrate on which a shallow trench insulator is entirely formed so as to cover the fin active region. The shallow trench insulator is removed to selectively expose an upper part and sidewall of the fin active region, along a line shape that at least one time crosses with the fin active region, thus forming a trench. The fin active region is exposed by the trench and thereon a gate insulation layer is formed. Thereby, productivity is increased and performance of the device is improved. A fin FET employs a bulk silicon substrate of which a manufacturing cost is lower than that of a conventional SOI type silicon substrate. Also, a floating body effect can be prevented, or is substantially reduced.

Abstract: A MOS transistor includes a gate structure extending forrom a semiconductor substrate in a vertical direction is disclosed. The gate structure includes a gate electrode extending from the substrate in a vertical direction, and a gate insulation layer enclosing the gate electrode. A channel pattern encloses the gate insulation layer, and a first conductive pattern extends from a lower portion of the channel pattern in a first direction verticalperpendicular to the channel pattern and in parallel with the substrate. A second conductive pattern extends from an upper portion of the channel pattern in a second direction verticalperpendicular to the channel pattern and in parallel with the substrate. Accordingly, the channel length of the MOS transistor is determined by a distance between the first and second conductive patterns, and a channel width of the MOS transistor is determined by a diameter of the gate structure. Short channel and narrow width effects are sufficiently prevented in a MOS transistor.

Abstract: In one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate having a lower layer and an upper layer overlying the lower layer. The upper layer is arranged and structured to form first and second active regions that are spaced apart from each other and protrude from an upper surface of the lower layer. A third active region of a bridge shape is distanced vertically from the upper surface of the lower layer and connects the first and second active regions. The device further includes a gate electrode, which is formed with a gate insulation layer surrounding the third active region, so that the third active region functions as a channel.

Abstract: A fin field effect transistor (fin FET) is formed using a bulk silicon substrate and sufficiently guarantees a top channel length formed under a gate, by forming a recess having a predetermined depth in a fin active region and then by forming the gate in an upper part of the recess. A device isolation film is formed to define a non-active region and a fin active region in a predetermined region of the substrate. In a portion of the device isolation film a first recess is formed, and in a portion of the fin active region a second recess having a depth shallower than the first recess is formed. A gate insulation layer is formed within the second recess, and a gate is formed in an upper part of the second recess. A source/drain region is formed in the fin active region of both sides of a gate electrode.

Abstract: A fin FET structure employs a negative word line scheme. A gate electrode of a fin FET employs an electrode doped with n+ impurity, and a channel doping for a control of threshold voltage is not executed, or the channel doping is executed by a low density, thereby remarkably improving characteristics of the fin FET. A semiconductor substrate is formed in a first conductive type, and a fin active region of a first conductive type is projected from an upper surface of the semiconductor substrate and is connected to the semiconductor substrate. An insulation layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a gate insulation layer is formed in upper part and sidewall of the fin active region. A gate electrode is formed on the insulation layer and the gate insulation layer. Source and drain are formed in the fin active region of both sides of the gate electrode.

Abstract: A fin type MOSFET and a method of manufacturing the fin type MOSFET are disclosed. Gate structures in the fin type MOSFET are formed by a damascene process without a photolithography process. Impurities used to form a channel region are selectively implanted into portions of a semiconductor substrate adjacent to the gate structures.

Abstract: A device isolation film and an active region are formed on a semiconductor substrate, using a first mask pattern to expose only a formation region of the device isolation film. Only the device isolation film is selectively etched by using the first mask pattern and a second mask pattern as an etch mask, to form a fin only on a gate formation region, the second mask pattern to expose only a gate electrode formation region. A gate insulation layer is formed on both sidewalls of the fin and a gate electrode covering the first mask pattern and the gate insulation layer is formed. Source and drain regions are formed on the remaining portion of the active region where the gate electrode was not formed. Gate electrode separation becomes adequate and manufacturing costs can be reduced.

Abstract: A contrast control circuit for a display apparatus includes first and second resistors, a first transistor, a second transistor, and a Darlington circuit. The first and second resistors, each have a first end connected to a positive supply voltage. The first transistor has an emitter connected to a second end of the first resistor and a base to which the first voltage is input. The second transistor has an emitter connected to the second end of the first resistor, a base connected to the second end of the second resistor, and a collector connected to a negative supply voltage. The Darlington circuit is connected between the second voltage, the collector of the first transistor, and the negative supply voltage, and operates such that the absolute value of the second voltage is inversely proportional to the absolute value of the first voltage.

Abstract: A contrast control circuit for a display apparatus includes third and fourth resistors, a first transistor, a second transistor, serially connected resistors and a Darling circuit. The third and fourth resistors each has one end connected to the terminals of a positive supply voltage. The first transistor has its emitter connected to the other end of the third resistor and its base to which the first voltage is input. The second transistor has its emitter connected to the other end of the third resistor, its base connected to the other end of the fourth resistor, and its collector connected to a terminal of a negative supply voltage. The serially connected resistors have one end connected to the base of the second transistor and the other end connected to the output terminal of the second voltage.

Abstract: An MgTiO.sub.3 film is used as a diffusion-barrier layer and/or a buffer layer for a ferroelectric film such as a PZT film. The MgTiO.sub.3 films may be used in ferroelectric capacitors which can be included in FRAM devices, and in ferroelectric floating gate transistors which can be included in FFRAM devices. Associated fabrication methods are also provided.