Applied Materials, Inc.
In-situ integrated chambers

Abstract:

The systems and methods discussed herein are for a cluster tool that can be used for MOSFET device fabrication, including NMOS and PMOS devices. The cluster tool includes process chambers for pre-cleaning, metal-silicide or metal-germanide film formation, and surface protection operations such as capping and nitridation. The cluster tool can include one or more process chambers configured to form a source and a drain. The devices fabricated in the cluster tool are fabricated to have at least one protective layer formed over the metal-silicide or metal-germanide film to protect the film from contamination during handling and transfer to separate systems.