Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device includes first and second source/drain regions in the semiconductor substrate. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a multi-layer device isolation region in the semiconductor substrate between the first and second source/drain regions. The multi-layer device isolation region includes a protruding portion that protrudes away from the semiconductor substrate beyond respective uppermost surfaces of the first and second source/drain regions.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices including a dummy gate structure on a fin are provided. A semiconductor device includes a fin protruding from a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain region in the fin, and a recess region of the fin that is between first and second portions of the source/drain region. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a dummy gate structure overlapping the recess region, and a spacer that is on the fin and adjacent a sidewall of the dummy gate structure.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided including a first active fin extending in a first direction and a second active fin spaced apart from the first active fin in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the second active fin extending in the first direction, the second active fin having a longer side shorter than a length of a longer side of the first active fin. A first dummy gate extends in the second direction overlapping a first end of each of the first and second active fins. A first metal gate extends in the second direction intersecting the first active fin and overlapping a second end of the second active fin. A first insulating gate extends in the second direction intersecting the first active fin. The first insulating gate extends into the first active fin.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including a substrate including a plurality of active regions, a plurality of gate electrodes extending in a first direction to intersect a portion of the plurality of active regions, and including first and second gate electrodes disposed to be adjacent to each other in the first direction, a gate isolation portion disposed between the first and second gate electrodes. The gate isolation portion includes a first layer and second layers disposed on both ends of the first layer in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices including a dummy gate structure on a fin are provided. A semiconductor device includes a fin protruding from a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain region in the fin, and a recess region of the fin that is between first and second portions of the source/drain region. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a dummy gate structure overlapping the recess region, and a spacer that is on the fin and adjacent a sidewall of the dummy gate structure.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices including a dummy gate structure on a fin are provided. A semiconductor device includes a fin protruding from a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain region in the fin, and a recess region of the fin that is between first and second portions of the source/drain region. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a dummy gate structure overlapping the recess region, and a spacer that is on the fin and adjacent a sidewall of the dummy gate structure.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device with a field effect transistor. The semiconductor device includes a substrate, an active pattern on the substrate, a gate electrode crossing the active pattern and a capping structure on the gate electrode. The capping structure includes first and second capping patterns that are sequentially stacked on the gate electrode. The second capping pattern completely covers a top surface of the first capping pattern, and a dielectric constant of the second capping pattern is greater than that of the first capping pattern.

Abstract: Provided is a semiconductor device with a field effect transistor. The semiconductor device may include a substrate including an active pattern, a separation structure crossing the active pattern and dividing the active pattern into first and second region. The separation structure may include a first insulating pattern that fills a recess region between the first and second regions. The first insulating pattern may have a concave top surface.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices are provided including a first active fin extending in a first direction and a second active fin spaced apart from the first active fin in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction, the second active fin extending in the first direction, the second active fin having a longer side shorter than a length of a longer side of the first active fin. A first dummy gate extends in the second direction overlapping a first end of each of the first and second active fins. A first metal gate extends in the second direction intersecting the first active fin and overlapping a second end of the second active fin. A first insulating gate extends in the second direction intersecting the first active fin. The first insulating gate extends into the first active fin.

Abstract: There is provided a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device including a substrate including a plurality of active regions, a plurality of gate electrodes extending in a first direction to intersect a portion of the plurality of active regions, and including first and second gate electrodes disposed to be adjacent to each other in the first direction, a gate isolation portion disposed between the first and second gate electrodes. The gate isolation portion includes a first layer and second layers disposed on both ends of the first layer in a second direction perpendicular to the first direction.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices including a dummy gate structure on a fin are provided. A semiconductor device includes a fin protruding from a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain region in the fin, and a recess region of the fin that is between first and second portions of the source/drain region. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a dummy gate structure overlapping the recess region, and a spacer that is on the fin and adjacent a sidewall of the dummy gate structure.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices including a dummy gate structure on a fin are provided. A semiconductor device includes a fin protruding from a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain region in the fin, and a recess region of the fin that is between first and second portions of the source/drain region. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a dummy gate structure overlapping the recess region, and a spacer that is on the fin and adjacent a sidewall of the dummy gate structure.

Abstract: Semiconductor devices including a dummy gate structure on a fin are provided. A semiconductor device includes a fin protruding from a substrate. The semiconductor device includes a source/drain region in the fin, and a recess region of the fin that is between first and second portions of the source/drain region. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a dummy gate structure overlapping the recess region, and a spacer that is on the fin and adjacent a sidewall of the dummy gate structure.

Abstract: A field effect transistor includes a buried gate pattern that is electrically isolated by being surrounded by a tunneling insulating film. The field effect transistor also includes a channel region that is floated by source and drain regions, a gate insulating film, and the tunneling insulating film. The buried gate pattern and the tunneling insulating film extend into the source and drain regions. Thus, the field effect transistor efficiently stores charge carriers in the buried gate pattern and the floating channel region.

Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) and a method for manufacturing the same, in which the FET may include an isolation film formed on a semiconductor substrate to define an active region, and a gate electrode formed on a given portion of the semiconductor substrate. A channel layer may be formed on a portion of the gate electrode, with source and drain regions formed on either side of the channel layer so that boundaries between the channel layer and the source and drain regions of the FET may be perpendicular to a surface of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: The gate-all-around (GAA) type semiconductor device may include source/drain layers, a nanowire channel, a gate electrode and an insulation layer pattern. The source/drain layers may be disposed at a distance in a first direction on a semiconductor substrate. The nanowire channel may connect the source/drain layers. The gate electrode may extend in a second direction substantially perpendicular to the first direction. The gate electrode may have a height in a third direction substantially perpendicular to the first and second directions and may partially surround the nanowire channel. The insulation layer pattern may be formed between and around the source/drain layers on the semiconductor substrate and may cover the nanowire channel and a portion of the gate electrode. Thus, a size of the gate electrode may be reduced, and/or a gate induced drain leakage (GIDL) and/or a gate leakage current may be reduced.

Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) and a method for manufacturing the same, in which the FET may include an isolation film formed on a semiconductor substrate to define an active region, and a gate electrode formed on a given portion of the semiconductor substrate. A channel layer may be formed on a portion of the gate electrode, with source and drain regions formed on either side of the channel layer so that boundaries between the channel layer and the source and drain regions of the FET may be perpendicular to a surface of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A single electron transistor includes source/drain layers disposed apart on a substrate, at least one nanowire channel connecting the source/drain layers, a plurality of oxide channel areas in the nanowire channel, the oxide channel areas insulating at least one portion of the nanowire channel, a quantum dot in the portion of the nanowire channel insulated by the plurality of oxide channel areas, and a gate electrode surrounding the quantum dot.

Abstract: A field effect transistor (FET) and a method for manufacturing the same, in which the FET may include an isolation film formed on a semiconductor substrate to define an active region, and a gate electrode formed on a given portion of the semiconductor substrate. A channel layer may be formed on a portion of the gate electrode, with source and drain regions formed on either side of the channel layer so that boundaries between the channel layer and the source and drain regions of the FET may be perpendicular to a surface of the semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: A single electron transistor includes source/drain layers disposed apart on a substrate, at least one nanowire channel connecting the source/drain layers, a plurality of oxide channel areas in the nanowire channel, the oxide channel areas insulating at least one portion of the nanowire channel, a quantum dot in the portion of the nanowire channel insulated by the plurality of oxide channel areas, and a gate electrode surrounding the quantum dot.