Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of fins comprising a first fin, a second fin, a third fin, a fourth fin and a fifth fin, each of the plurality of protruding from the substrate in a first direction, and spaced apart from one another in a second direction that intersects the first direction and a plurality of trenches comprising a first trench, a second trench, a third trench and a fourth trench, each of the plurality of trenches being formed between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins, wherein variation of a first width of the first trench and a third width of the third trench is smaller than a first variation, wherein variation of a second width of the second trench and a fourth width of the fourth trench is smaller than a second variation, and wherein the second variation is greater than the first variation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a fin field effect transistor (fin-FET) includes active fins disposed on a substrate, isolation layers on both sides of the active fins, a gate structure formed to cross the active fins and the isolation layers, source/drain regions on the active fins on sidewalls of the gate structure, a first interlayer insulating layer on the isolation layers in contact with portions of the sidewalls of the gate structure and portions of surfaces of the source/drain regions, an etch stop layer configured to overlap the first interlayer insulating layer, the sidewalls of the gate structure, and the source/drain regions, and contact plugs formed to pass through the etch stop layer to contact the source/drain regions. The source/drain regions have main growth portions in contact with upper surfaces of the active fins.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first transistor in a first region and a second transistor in a second region. The first transistor includes: a first nanowire, a first gate electrode, a first gate dielectric layer, a first source/drain region, and an inner-insulating spacer. The first nanowire has a first channel region. The first gate electrode surrounds the first nanowire. The first gate dielectric layer is between the first nanowire and the first gate electrode. The first source/drain region is connected to an edge of the first nanowire. The inner-insulating spacer is between the first gate dielectric layer and the first source/drain region. The second transistor includes a second nanowire, a second gate electrode, a second gate dielectric layer, and a second source/drain region. The second nanowire has a second channel region. The second gate electrode surrounds the second nanowire. The second gate dielectric layer is between the second nanowire and the second gate electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a base substrate, a buried insulating film on the base substrate, a first semiconductor substrate pattern on the buried insulating film, a second semiconductor substrate pattern on the buried insulating film, the second semiconductor substrate pattern being spaced apart from the first semiconductor substrate pattern, a first device pattern on the first semiconductor substrate pattern, a second device pattern on the second semiconductor substrate pattern, the first and second device patterns having different characteristics from each other, an isolating trench between the first semiconductor substrate pattern and the second semiconductor substrate pattern, the isolating trench extending only partially into the buried insulating film, and a lower interlayer insulating film overlying the first device pattern and the second device pattern and filling the isolating trench.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of fins comprising a first fin, a second fin, a third fin, a fourth fin and a fifth fin, each of the plurality of protruding from the substrate in a first direction, and spaced apart from one another in a second direction that intersects the first direction and a plurality of trenches comprising a first trench, a second trench, a third trench and a fourth trench, each of the plurality of trenches being formed between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins, wherein variation of a first width of the first trench and a third width of the third trench is smaller than a first variation, wherein variation of a second width of the second trench and a fourth width of the fourth trench is smaller than a second variation, and wherein the second variation is greater than the first variation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first transistor in a first region and a second transistor in a second region. The first transistor includes: a first nanowire, a first gate electrode, a first gate dielectric layer, a first source/drain region, and an inner-insulating spacer. The first nanowire has a first channel region. The first gate electrode surrounds the first nanowire. The first gate dielectric layer is between the first nanowire and the first gate electrode. The first source/drain region is connected to an edge of the first nanowire. The inner-insulating spacer is between the first gate dielectric layer and the first source/drain region. The second transistor includes a second nanowire, a second gate electrode, a second gate dielectric layer, and a second source/drain region. The second nanowire has a second channel region. The second gate electrode surrounds the second nanowire. The second gate dielectric layer is between the second nanowire and the second gate electrode.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes channels, a gate structure, and a source/drain layer. The channels are disposed at a plurality of levels, respectively, and spaced apart from each other in a vertical direction on an upper surface of a substrate. The gate structure is disposed on the substrate, at least partially surrounds a surface of each of the channels, and extends in a first direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate. The source/drain layer is disposed at each of opposite sides of the gate structure in a second direction substantially parallel to the upper surface of the substrate and substantially perpendicular to the first direction and is connected to sidewalls of the channels. A length of the gate structure in the second direction changes along the first direction at a first height from the upper surface of the substrate in the vertical direction.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of fins comprising a first fin, a second fin, a third fin, a fourth fin and a fifth fin, each of the plurality of protruding from the substrate in a first direction, and spaced apart from one another in a second direction that intersects the first direction and a plurality of trenches comprising a first trench, a second trench, a third trench and a fourth trench, each of the plurality of trenches being formed between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins, wherein variation of a first width of the first trench and a third width of the third trench is smaller than a first variation, wherein variation of a second width of the second trench and a fourth width of the fourth trench is smaller than a second variation, and wherein the second variation is greater than the first variation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a transistor disposed on a first region of a substrate, the transistor including source/drain regions, a plurality of channel layers spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate while connecting the source/drain regions, respectively, a gate electrode surrounding each of the plurality of channel layers, and a gate insulator between the gate electrode and the plurality of channel layers; and a non-active component disposed on a second region of the substrate, the non-active component including a fin structure including an a plurality of first semiconductor patterns alternately stacked with a plurality of second semiconductor patterns, an epitaxial region adjacent to the fin structure, a non-active electrode intersecting the fin structure, and a blocking insulation film between the non-active electrode and the fin structure.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes a substrate and a gate structure on the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a channel on the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain layer on the channel. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a spacer on a sidewall of the gate structure. The spacer includes a central portion overlapping the channel in a vertical direction, and a protrusion portion protruding from the central portion. Related methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices are also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device including a transistor disposed on a first region of a substrate, the transistor including source/drain regions, a plurality of channel layers spaced apart from each other in a direction perpendicular to an upper surface of the substrate while connecting the source/drain regions, respectively, a gate electrode surrounding each of the plurality of channel layers, and a gate insulator between the gate electrode and the plurality of channel layers; and a non-active component disposed on a second region of the substrate, the non-active component including a fin structure including an a plurality of first semiconductor patterns alternately stacked with a plurality of second semiconductor patterns, an epitaxial region adjacent to the fin structure, a non-active electrode intersecting the fin structure, and a blocking insulation film between the non-active electrode and the fin structure.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes a substrate including a device region defined by a trench in the substrate. The semiconductor device includes a plurality of fin-shaped active regions spaced apart from each other in the device region and extending in a first direction. The semiconductor device includes a protruding pattern extending along a bottom surface of the trench. Moreover, an interval between the protruding pattern and the plurality of fin-shaped active regions is greater than an interval between two adjacent ones of the plurality of fin-shaped active regions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate; protruding portions extending in parallel to each other on the substrate; nanowires provided on the protruding portions and separated from each other; gate electrodes provided on the substrate and surrounding the nanowires; source/drain regions provided on the protruding portions and sides of each of the gate electrodes, the source/drain regions being in contact with the nanowires; and first voids provided between the source/drain regions and the protruding portions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of fins comprising a first fin, a second fin, a third fin, a fourth fin and a fifth fin, each of the plurality of protruding from the substrate in a first direction, and spaced apart from one another in a second direction that intersects the first direction and a plurality of trenches comprising a first trench, a second trench, a third trench and a fourth trench, each of the plurality of trenches being formed between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins, wherein variation of a first width of the first trench and a third width of the third trench is smaller than a first variation, wherein variation of a second width of the second trench and a fourth width of the fourth trench is smaller than a second variation, and wherein the second variation is greater than the first variation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of channel layers stacked on the substrate, a gate electrode surrounding the plurality of channel layers, and embedded source/drain layers on opposing sides of the gate electrode. The embedded source/drain layers each have a first region and a second region on the first region. The second region has a plurality of layers having different compositions.

Abstract: A semiconductor device may include a substrate, a first nanowire, a gate electrode, a first gate spacer, a second gate spacer, a source/drain and a spacer connector. The first nanowire may be extended in a first direction and spaced apart from the substrate. The gate electrode may surround a periphery of the first nanowire, and extend in a second direction intersecting the first direction, and include first and second sidewalls opposite to each other. The first gate spacer may be formed on the first sidewall of the gate electrode. The first nanowire may pass through the first gate spacer. The second gate spacer may be formed on the second sidewall of the gate electrode. The first nanowire may pass through the second gate spacer. The source/drain may be disposed on at least one side of the gate electrode and connected with the first nanowire. The spacer connector may be disposed between the first nanowire and the substrate.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. A stacked structure including one or more sacrificial layers and one or more semiconductor layers are stacked on a substrate is formed. A dummy gate structure including a dummy gate and a dummy spacer on the stacked structure is formed. The stacked structure is etched using the dummy gate structure to form a first recess. The one or more sacrificial layers are etched. The dummy spacer is removed. A spacer film is formed on the dummy gate, the one or more semiconductor layer and the one or more sacrificial layers. The semiconductor layer and spacer film are etched to form a second recess using the dummy gate and spacer film. An external spacer formed on the dummy gate and an internal spacer formed on the one or more sacrificial layers are formed. A source/drain region is formed in the second recess.

Abstract: A semiconductor device is provided. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, a plurality of fins comprising a first fin, a second fin, a third fin, a fourth fin and a fifth fin, each of the plurality of protruding from the substrate in a first direction, and spaced apart from one another in a second direction that intersects the first direction and a plurality of trenches comprising a first trench, a second trench, a third trench and a fourth trench, each of the plurality of trenches being formed between adjacent fins of the plurality of fins, wherein variation of a first width of the first trench and a third width of the third trench is smaller than a first variation, wherein variation of a second width of the second trench and a fourth width of the fourth trench is smaller than a second variation, and wherein the second variation is greater than the first variation.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a substrate; protruding portions extending in parallel to each other on the substrate; nanowires provided on the protruding portions and separated from each other; gate electrodes provided on the substrate and surrounding the nanowires; source/drain regions provided on the protruding portions and sides of each of the gate electrodes, the source/drain regions being in contact with the nanowires; and first voids provided between the source/drain regions and the protruding portions.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. A stacked structure including one or more sacrificial layers and one or more semiconductor layers are stacked on a substrate is formed. A dummy gate structure including a dummy gate and a dummy spacer on the stacked structure is formed. The stacked structure is etched using the dummy gate structure to form a first recess. The one or more sacrificial layers are etched. The dummy spacer is removed. A spacer film is formed on the dummy gate, the one or more semiconductor layer and the one or more sacrificial layers. The semiconductor layer and spacer film are etched to form a second recess using the dummy gate and spacer film. An external spacer formed on the dummy gate and an internal spacer formed on the one or more sacrificial layers are formed. A source/drain region is formed in the second recess.