Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention includes a double gate transistor having a silicon fin formed on a buried oxide layer and first and second insulation layers formed on a portion of the silicon fin, where at least the second insulation layer has a pair of portions extending onto respective first and second portions of the silicon fin to each act as a self-aligned spacer structure. Other embodiments are described and claimed.

Abstract: A double gate transistor comprises a substrate (105, 905) and first and second electrically insulating layers (110, 910), (120, 920). The first and second electrically insulating layers form a fin (130, 930). A first gate dielectric (140,940) is at a first side (131, 931) of the fin and a second gate dielectric (150, 950) is at a second side (132, 932) of the fin. A first metal region (160, 960) is adjacent to the first gate dielectric and has a first surface (161, 961), and a second metal region (170, 970) is adjacent to the second gate dielectric and has a second surface (171, 971). The first electrically insulating layer has a third surface (111, 911), the second electrically insulating layer has a fourth surface (121, 921), and the first surface and the second surface lie between the third and fourth surfaces.

Abstract: A method for fabricating floating body memory cells (FBCs), and the resultant FBCs where gates favoring different conductivity type regions are used is described. In one embodiment, a p type back gate with a thicker insulation is used with a thinner insulated n type front gate. Processing, which compensates for misalignment, which allows the different oxide and gate materials to be fabricated is described.

Abstract: A double gate transistor includes a substrate (110), a first semiconducting region (121) over the substrate, a second semiconducting region (122) adjacent to a first side of the first semiconducting region, and a third semiconducting region (123) adjacent to a second side of the first semiconducting region. The double gate transistor further includes a first electrically insulating layer (130) over the first semiconducting region, a second electrically insulating layer (140) over the first electrically insulating layer, a third electrically insulating layer (150) adjacent to the second semiconducting region, and a fourth electrically insulating layer (160) adjacent to the third semiconducting region. The double gate transistor still further comprises a first polysilicon region (170) adjacent to the third electrically insulating layer and a second polysilicon region (180) adjacent to the fourth electrically insulating layer.

Abstract: A double gate transistor comprises a substrate (105, 905) and first and second electrically insulating layers (110, 910), (120, 920). The first and second electrically insulating layers form a fin (130, 930). A first gate dielectric (140,940) is at a first side (131, 931) of the fin and a second gate dielectric (150, 950) is at a second side (132, 932) of the fin. A first metal region (160, 960) is adjacent to the first gate dielectric and has a first surface (161, 961), and a second metal region (170, 970) is adjacent to the second gate dielectric and has a second surface (171, 971). The first electrically insulating layer has a third surface (111, 911), the second electrically insulating layer has a fourth surface (121, 921), and the first surface and the second surface lie between the third and fourth surfaces.

Abstract: An improved dynamic memory cell using a semiconductor fin or body is described. Asymmetrical doping is used in the channel region, with more dopant under the back gate to improve retention without significantly increasing read voltage.

Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention include apparatuses and methods relating to improved substrate patterning for multi-gate transistors.

Abstract: A doubled gate, dynamic storage device and method of fabrication are disclosed. A back (bias gate) surrounds three sides of a semiconductor body with a front gate disposed on the remaining surface. Two different gate insulators and gate materials may be used.

Abstract: Dual-gate memory cells and tri-gate CMOS devices are integrated on a common substrate. A plurality of silicon bodies are formed from a monocrystalline silicon on the substrate to define a plurality of transistors including dual-gate memory cells, PMOS transistors, and NMOS transistors. An insulative layer is formed overlying the silicon body of the memory cell. A layer of a high-k dielectric and at least a metal layer cover the silicon bodies and their overlying layers. Next, gain regions of the transistors are filled with polysilicon. Thus, a gate is formed on the top surface and both sidewalls of a tri-gate transistor. Thereafter, the high-k dielectric and the metal layer overlying the insulative layer of the memory cell are removed to expose the insulative layer. Thus, two electrically-isolated gates of the memory cell are formed.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of forming a highly doped polysilicon film. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first silicon film is formed on a substrate. The first silicon film is then doped. Next, a second silicon film is formed on the doped first silicon film. The second silicon film is then doped.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provides a stepped tip junction region between a source/drain region of a transistor and a gate. In some embodiments, a spacer of the transistor includes a tip junction spacer layer and a source/drain spacer layer.

Abstract: The present invention describes a method of forming a highly doped polysilicon film. According to an embodiment of the present invention, a first silicon film is formed on a substrate. The first silicon film is then doped. Next, a second silicon film is formed on the doped first silicon film. The second silicon film is then doped.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention provides a stepped tip junction region between a source/drain region of a transistor and a gate. In some embodiments, a spacer of the transistor includes a tip junction spacer layer and a source/drain spacer layer.

Abstract: A doped polysilicon structure may be formed without the need to etch doped polysilicon. The patterned polysilicon may be covered, an opening may be formed in the polysilicon covering, and then the polysilicon may be doped through the opening. As a result, awkward etching of doped polysilicon may be avoided in some cases.