Intel Corporation
PLASMA NITRIDATION FOR GATE OXIDE SCALING OF GE AND SIGE TRANSISTORS

Abstract:

Embodiments disclosed herein include semiconductor devices and methods of forming such devices. In an embodiment, a semiconductor device comprises a stack of semiconductor channels with a first end and second end. In an embodiment, individual ones of the semiconductor channels comprise a nitrided surface. In an embodiment, the semiconductor device further comprises a source region at the first end of the stack and a drain region at the second end of the stack. In an embodiment, a gate dielectric surrounds the semiconductor channels, and a gate electrode surrounding the gate dielectric.