According to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first element isolating area, a first element area surrounding the first element isolating area, a second element isolating area surrounding the first element area a first gate electrode provided on and across the first element isolating area, the first element area, and the second element isolating area, and a second gate electrode isolated from the first gate electrode and provided on and across the first element isolating area, the first element area, and the second element isolating area.
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1. A semiconductor device comprising:
a first element isolating area;
a first element area surrounding all sides of the first element isolating area, and including first to fourth regions, the first and second regions extending in a first direction, the third and fourth regions extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first region being connected to one end portion of the third region and one end portion of the fourth region, the second region being connected to the other end portion of the third region and the other end portion of the fourth region;
a second element isolating area surrounding all sides of the first element area;
a first gate electrode provided on and across the first element isolating area, the first region, and the second element isolating area;
a second gate electrode isolated from the first gate electrode and provided on and across the first element isolating area, the second region, and the second element isolating area;
a first gate insulation film provided between the first region and the first gate electrode;
a second gate insulation film provided between the second region and the second gate electrode;
a third element isolating area;
a second element area surrounding all sides of the third element isolating area, all sides of the second element area surrounded by the second element isolating area;
a third gate electrode provided on and across the third element isolating area, the second element area, and the second element isolating area; and
a fourth gate electrode isolated from the third gate electrode and provided on and across the third element isolating area, the second element area, and the second element isolating area, wherein
the first gate electrode and the first element area forms a first transistor,
the second gate electrode and the first element area forms a second transistor, the first element area forms a rectangular annular shape,
the second element area forms a rectangular annular shape,
a transistor of a first conductive-type is formed by the first gate electrode and the first element area, and a transistor of a second conductive-type which is different from the first conductive-type is formed by the third gate electrode and the second element area, and
the first element area and the second element area are different from each other in outer dimension in the first direction.
0. 12. A semiconductor device comprising:
a first element isolating area;
a first element area surrounding sides of the first element isolating area, and including first to fourth regions, the first and second regions extending in a first direction, the third and fourth regions extending in a second direction different from the first direction, the first region being connected to one end portion of the third region and one end portion of the fourth region, the second region being connected to the other end portion of the third region and the other end portion of the fourth region;
a second element isolating area surrounding sides of the first element area;
a first gate electrode provided on and across the first element isolating area, the first region, and the second element isolating area;
a second gate electrode isolated from the first gate electrode and provided on and across the first element isolating area, the second region, and the second element isolating area;
a first gate insulation film provided between the first region and the first gate electrode;
a second gate insulation film provided between the second region and the second gate electrode;
a third element isolating area;
a second element area surrounding sides of the third element isolating area, sides of the second element area surrounded by the second element isolating area;
a third gate electrode provided on and across the third element isolating area, the second element area, and the second element isolating area; and
a fourth gate electrode isolated from the third gate electrode and provided on and across the third element isolating area, the second element area, and the second element isolating area, wherein
the first gate electrode and the first element area forms a first transistor,
the second gate electrode and the first element area forms a second transistor,
the first element area forms a substantially rectangular annular shape,
the second element area forms a substantially rectangular annular shape,
a transistor of a first conductive-type is formed by the first gate electrode and the first element area, and a transistor of a second conductive-type which is different from the first conductive-type is formed by the third gate electrode and the second element area, and
the first element area and the second element area are different from each other in outer dimension in the first direction.
2. The device of
3. The device of
a first channel region provided under the first gate electrode and in the first element area;
a first source/drain region provided in the first element area in a manner sandwiching the first channel region;
a second channel region provided under the third gate electrode and in the second element area; and
a second source/drain region provided in the second element area in a manner sandwiching the second channel region,
wherein a dimension of the first source/drain region is smaller than a dimension of the second source/drain region.
4. The device of
5. The device of
a channel surface of the first and second transistor is set to (100) plane, and
a channel length direction of the first and second transistor is set to <100> direction.
6. The device of
no control gate electrode is provided above the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode.
7. The device of
no control gate electrode is provided above a drain of the first transistor, a source of the first transistor, a drain of the second transistor and a source of the second transistor.
8. The device of
the first direction is a channel length direction of the first and second transistors.
9. The device of
the first element area and the second element area are equal to each other in inner dimension in the first direction.
10. The device of
the first element area and the second element area are different from each other in inner dimension in the first direction.
11. The device of
the first and second element areas have outer and inner dimensions designed to adjust stress from the first and second element isolating areas to the first transistor and stress from the second and third element isolating areas to the second transistor.
0. 13. The device of claim 12, wherein the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode are aligned in a channel width direction.
0. 14. The device of claim 12, further comprising:
a first channel region provided under the first gate electrode and in the first element area;
a first source/drain region provided in the first element area in a manner sandwiching the first channel region;
a second channel region provided under the third gate electrode and in the second element area; and
a second source/drain region provided in the second element area in a manner sandwiching the second channel region,
wherein a dimension of the first source/drain region is smaller than a dimension of the second source/drain region.
0. 15. The device of claim 12, wherein
the third region and the fourth region are provided symmetrically.
0. 16. The device of claim 12, wherein
a channel surface of the first and second transistor is set to (100) plane, and
a channel length direction of the first and second transistor is set to <100> direction.
0. 17. The device of claim 12, wherein
no control gate electrode is provided above the first gate electrode and the second gate electrode.
0. 18. The device of claim 12, wherein
no control gate electrode is provided above a drain of the first transistor, a source of the first transistor, a drain of the second transistor and a source of the second transistor.
0. 19. The device of claim 12, wherein
the first direction is a channel length direction of the first and second transistors.
0. 20. The device of claim 19, wherein
the first element area and the second element area are equal to each other in inner dimension in the first direction.
0. 21. The device of claim 19, wherein
the first element area and the second element area are different from each other in inner dimension in the first direction.
0. 22. The device of claim 12, wherein
the first and second element areas have outer and inner dimensions designed to adjust stress from the first and second element isolating areas to the first transistor and stress from the second and third element isolating areas to the second transistor.
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This application a Reissue of U.S. Pat. No. 10,043,905, issued Aug. 7, 2018, which is based upon and claims the benefit of priority from U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/217,357, filed Sep. 11, 2015, the entire contents of all of which are incorporated herein by reference.
The present embodiments relate to a semiconductor device.
As a technique to improve MOSFET current drivability, a method for applying distortion (stress) to a semiconductor substrate has been proposed. As stress applied to the semiconductor substrate, stress applied from STI (Shallow Trench Isolation) to an active area is known.
In general, according to one embodiment, a semiconductor device includes a first element isolating area, a first element area surrounding the first element isolating area, a second element isolating area surrounding the first element area a first gate electrode provided on and across the first element isolating area, the first element area, and the second element isolating area, and a second gate electrode isolated from the first gate electrode and provided on and across the first element isolating area, the first element area, and the second element isolating area.
Hereinafter, the present embodiments will be described with reference to the drawings. In the drawings, identical portions will be applied identical reference symbols.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a first embodiment will be explained with reference to
In the first embodiment, an annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding an element isolating area 20. By forming a MOS transistor on this active area 10, a significant stress can be applied on a channel CH of the MOS transistor, thereby, improving mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
The first embodiment is explained in detail below.
As shown in
The element isolating area 20 is an STI provided in a semiconductor substrate (Si substrate) 100. The element isolating area 20 includes, for example, SiO2. The circumference (four sides) of the element isolating area 20 is surrounded by the active area 10.
The active area 10 is provided on a surface of the semiconductor substrate 100 in a manner which surrounds the circumference of the element isolating area 20. More specifically, the active area 10 includes regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, and 10_2B. Regions 10_1A and 10_1B extend in a channel width direction (horizontal direction of the drawing), and regions 10_2A and 10_2B extend in a channel length direction (vertical direction of the drawing). Region 10_2A connects one end portion of region 10_1A and one end portion of region 10_1B, and region 10_2B connects the other end portion of region 10_1A and the other end portion of region 10_1B. In other words, regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, and 10_2B form a rectangular annular shape.
The element isolating area 30 is provided in a manner surrounding the active area 10. The element isolating area 30 is isolated from the element isolating area 20.
The gate electrode 40_2A is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10 (region 10_2A), and the element isolating area 20. The gate electrode 40_2A is orthogonal to the region 10_2A. A gate insulation film 50 is provided between the gate electrode 40_2A and the active area 10. In this manner, a channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_2A. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_2A and the active area 10 form a MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_2B is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10 (region 10_2B), and the element isolating area 20. The gate electrode 40_2B is orthogonal to the region 10_2B. The gate electrode 40_2B is isolated from the gate electrode 40_2A. The gate insulation film 50 is provided between the gate electrode 40_2A and the active area 10. In this manner, the channel is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_2B. The source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_2B and the active area 10 form a MOS transistor.
In this manner, the active area 10 is in contact with the element isolating area 20. This causes stress to be applied from the element isolating area 20 to the active area 10. This stress is applied in a vertical direction with respect to a contact surface between the active area 10 and the element isolating area 20. In other words, stress is applied to the channel CH in the channel width direction. In the present example, the circumference of the element isolating area 20 is surrounded (closed) by the active area 10. Therefore, in comparison to the case in which the element isolating area 20 is opened, greater stress is applied to the active area 10. In the case where the element isolating area 20 includes an expandable material, compressive stress is applied to the active area 10. In the case where the element isolating area 20 includes a contractible material, tensile stress is applied to the active area 10.
Although unillustrated, stress is also applied from the element isolating area 30 to the active area 10 in the channel width direction and the channel length direction.
According to the first embodiment, the annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding the element isolating area 20. By closing the circumference of the element isolating area 20 by the annular active area 10, the stress from the element isolating area 20 to the active area 10 becomes greater. The gate electrode 40 is provided on this active area 10 to form the MOS transistor. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to the channel CH of the MOS transistor, thereby, improving the mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
In the first embodiment, the gate electrode 40_2A is provided on region 10_2A, and the gate electrode 40_2B is provided on region 10_2B of the active area 10. The gate electrode 40_2A is orthogonal to the region 10_2A, and the gate electrode 40_2B is orthogonal to the region 10_2B. The gate electrode 40_2A and the gate electrode 40_2B are provided in an isolated manner from each other, each forming the MOS transistor. In other words, the gate of the MOS transistor is divided into a plurality of nodes. In this manner, a complicated circuit with excellent electric properties may be realized.
Region 10_2A and region 10_2B are provided symmetrically. In this manner, the stress from the element isolating area 20 to region 10_2A and region 10_2B becomes equal. Therefore, the MOS transistor formed by the gate electrode 40_2A and the gate electrode 40_2B may have identical properties.
In the case where the active area 10 has a rectangular shape with a hollow space (STI) in its center as shown in
As shown in
In this manner, the active area 10 is in contact with the element isolating area 20. In the present example, the three sides of the element isolating area 20 are surrounded by the active area 10. Therefore, in comparison to the case in which the circumference of the element isolating area 20 is opened, greater stress is applied to the active area 10.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a second embodiment will be explained with reference to
The second embodiment is an application example of the first embodiment, in which an annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding a plurality of element isolating areas 20A to 20C aligned in a channel width direction. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to both sides of regions 10_2B and 10_2C, thereby, improving the mobility of an electric charge in a MOS transistor.
The second embodiment is explained in detail below. In the second embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the first embodiment are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
As shown in
The circumference (four sides) of the element isolating areas 20A, 20B, and 20C is surrounded by the active area 10. The element isolating areas 20A, 20B, and 20C are aligned along the channel width direction. The element isolating areas 20A, 20B, and 20C are isolated from each other.
The active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding the element isolating areas 20A, 20B, and 20C. More specifically, the active area 10 includes regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D. Regions 10_1A and 10_1B extend in a channel width direction (horizontal direction of the drawing), and regions 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D extend in a channel length direction (vertical direction of the drawing). Regions 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D are aligned along the channel width direction. Region 10_2A connects one end portion of region 10_1A and one end portion of region 10_1B. Regions 10_23 and 10_2C connect a part of region 10_1A and a part of region 10_1B. Region 10_2D connects the other end portion of region 10_1A and the other end portion of region 10_1B. In other words, regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D form a ladder shape.
The element isolating area 20A is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, and 10_2B, the element isolating area 20B is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2B, and 10_2C, and the element isolating area 20C is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2C, and 10_2D.
The element isolating area 30 is provided in a manner surrounding the active area 10. The element isolating area 30 is isolated from the element isolating areas 20A, 20B, and 20C.
The gate electrode 40_2A is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_2A, and the element isolating area 20A. The gate electrode 40_2A is orthogonal to the region 10_2A. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_2A. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_2A and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_2B is provided on and across the element isolating area 20A, the active area 10_2B, and the element isolating area 20B. The gate electrode 40_2B is orthogonal to the region 10_2B. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_2B. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_2B and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_2C is provided on and across the element isolating area 20B, the active area 10_2C, and the element isolating area 20C. The gate electrode 40_2C is orthogonal to the region 10_2C. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_2C. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_2C and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_2D is provided on and across the element isolating area 20C, the active area 10_2D, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_2D is orthogonal to the region 10_2D. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_2D. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_2D and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
In the above manner, in the active area 10, region 10_2B is in contact with the element isolating area 20A at one side, and the element isolating area 20B at the other side. The circumference of the element isolating areas 20A and 20B is surrounded (enclosed) by the active area 10. Therefore, significant stress is applied to both sides of region 10_2B by the element isolating areas 20A and 20B. In the same manner, significant stress is applied to both sides of region 10_2C by the element isolating areas 20B and 20C.
Meanwhile, significant stress is applied to one side of region 10_2Aby the element isolating area 20A. In the same manner, significant stress is applied on one side of region 10_2D by the element isolating area 20C.
According to the second embodiment, the annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding a plurality of element isolating areas 20A to 20C. In this manner, one of the closed element isolating areas 20A to 20C is arranged on both sides of regions 10_23 and 10_2C in the active area 10. In this manner, significant stress can be applied to both sides of regions 10_2B and 10_2C. Therefore, greater stress can be applied to the channel CH of the MOS transistor than in the case of the first embodiment, thereby improving the mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
Meanwhile, significant stress is applied to one side of region 10_2Aby the element isolating area 20A. In the same manner, significant stress is applied on one side of region 10_2D by the element isolating area 20C. In other words, the applied stress is different between regions 10_2A and 10_2D and regions 10_2B and 10_2C. Therefore, the properties differ between the MOS transistors provided on regions 10_2A and 10_2D and the MOS transistors provided on regions 10_2B and 10_2C. Accordingly, in the case where the difference in the properties of the MOS transistors becomes a problem, the MOS transistors provided on regions 10_2A and 10_2D may be considered as dummy transistors.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a third embodiment will be explained with reference to
In the third embodiment, a gate electrode 40_1A is provided on region 10_1A, and a gate electrode 40_1B is provided on region 10_1B in an active area 10. The gate electrode 40_1A is parallel to region 10_1A, and the gate electrode 40_1B is parallel to region 10_1B. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to a channel CH of an MOS transistor in a channel length direction. By controlling the direction of stress as appropriate in the manner set forth in the present example, electric charge mobility with respect to various MOS transistors may be improved.
The third embodiment is explained in detail below. In the third embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the first embodiment are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
As shown in
The gate electrode 40_1A is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10 (region 10_1A), and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1A is parallel to region 10_1A. A gate insulation film 50 is provided between the gate electrode 40_1A and the active area 10. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_1A. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_1A and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_1B is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10 (region 10_1B), and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1B is parallel to region 10_1B. The gate insulation film 50 is provided between the gate electrode 40_1B and the active area 10. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_1B. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_1B and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
In this manner, the active area 10 is in contact with the element isolating area 20. This causes stress to be applied from the element isolating area 20 to the active area 10. This stress is applied in a vertical direction with respect to a contact surface between the active area 10 and the element isolating area 20. In other words, stress is applied in the channel length direction with respect to the channel CH.
Although unillustrated, stress is also applied from the element isolating area 30 to the active area 10 in the channel width direction and the channel length direction.
In the third embodiment, the gate electrode 40_1A is provided on region 10_1A, and the gate electrode 40_1B is provided on region 10_1B in the active area 10. The gate electrode 40_1A is parallel to region 10_1A, and the gate electrode 40_1B is parallel to region 10_1B. In this manner, significant stress can be applied to a channel CH of a MOS transistor in a channel length direction. In other words, stress may be applied in a direction different from that of the first embodiment. In the MOS transistor, the stress direction for improving electric charge mobility is different depending on the condition of, such as, material. By controlling the direction of stress as appropriate in the manner set forth in the present example, electric charge mobility with respect to various MOS transistors can be improved.
As shown in
In this manner, the active area 10 is in contact with the element isolating area 20. In the present example, the three sides of the element isolating area 20 are surrounded by the active area 10. Therefore, in comparison to the case in which the circumference of the element isolating area 20 is opened, greater stress is applied to the active area 10.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a fourth embodiment will be explained with reference to
The fourth embodiment is an application example of the third embodiment, in which the second embodiment is applied to the third embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, an annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding a plurality of element isolating areas 20D to 20F aligned in a channel length direction. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to both sides of regions 10_1B and 10_1C, thereby improving the mobility of an electric charge in an MOS transistor.
The fourth embodiment is explained in detail below. In the fourth embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the third embodiment are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
As shown in
The circumference (four sides) of the element isolating areas 20D, 20E, and 20F is surrounded by the active area 10. The element isolating areas 20D, 20E, and 20F are aligned along the channel length direction. The element isolating areas 20D, 20E, and 20F are isolated from each other.
The active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding the element isolating areas 20D, 20E, and 20F. More specifically, the active area 10 includes regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, and 10_1D, 10_2A, and 10_2B. Regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, and 10_1D extend in a channel width direction (horizontal direction of the drawing), and regions 10_2A and 10_2B extend in the channel length direction (vertical direction of the drawing). Regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, and 10_1D are aligned along the channel width direction. Region 10_1A connects one end portion of region 10_2A and one end portion of region 10_2B. Regions 10_1B and 10_1C connect a part of region 10_2A and a part of region 10_2B. Region 10_1D connects the other end portion of region 10_2A and the other end portion of region 10_2B. In other words, regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, 10_1D, 10_2A, and 10_2B form a ladder shape.
The element isolating area 20D is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, and 10_2B, the element isolating area 20E is surrounded by regions 10_1B, 10_1C, 10_2A, and 10_2B, and the element isolating area 20F is surrounded by regions 10_1C, 10_1D, 10_2A, and 10_2B.
The gate electrode 40_1A is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_2A, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1A is parallel to region 10_1A. In this manner, a channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_1A. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_1A and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_1B is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1B, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1B is parallel to region 10_1B. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_1B. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_1B and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_1C is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1C, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1C is parallel to region 10_1C. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_1C. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_1C and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
The gate electrode 40_1D is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1D, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1D is parallel to region 10_1D. In this manner, the channel CH is formed on the active area 10 under the gate electrode 40_1D. A source/drain S/D is provided on the active area 10 so as to sandwich this channel CH. In this manner, the gate electrode 40_1D and the active area 10 form the MOS transistor.
In this manner, in the active area 10, region 10_1B is in contact with the element isolating area 20D at one side, and in contact with the element isolating area 20E at the other side. The circumference of the element isolating areas 20D and 20E is surrounded (closed) by the active area 10. Therefore, significant stress is applied to both sides of region 10_1B by the element isolating areas 20D and 20E. In the same manner, significant stress is applied to both sides of region 10_1C by the element isolating areas 20E and 20F.
Meanwhile, significant stress is applied to one side of region 10_1A by the element isolating area 20D. In the same manner, significant stress is applied to one side of region 10_1D by the element isolating area 20F.
In the fourth embodiment, the annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding a plurality of element isolating areas 20D to 20F aligned in the channel length direction. In this manner, one of the closed element isolating areas 20D to 20F is arranged on both sides of regions 10_1B and 10_1C in the active area 10. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to both sides of regions 10_1B and 10_1C. Therefore, greater stress may be applied to the channel CH of the MOS transistor than in the case of the third embodiment, thereby improving the mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
Meanwhile, significant stress is applied to one side of region 10_1A by the element isolating area 20D. In the same manner, significant stress is applied to one side of region 10_1D by the element isolating area 20F. In other words, the applied stress is different between regions 10_1A and 10_1D and regions 10_1B and 10_1C. Therefore, the properties differ between the MOS transistor provided on regions 10_1A and 10_1D and the MOS transistor provided on regions 10_1B and 10_1C. Accordingly, in the case where the difference in the properties of the MOS transistors become a problem, the MOS transistor provided on regions 10_1A and 10_1D may be considered as a dummy transistor.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a fifth embodiment will be explained with reference to
The fifth embodiment is a combination of the second embodiment and the fourth embodiment. The fifth embodiment is capable of producing the same effects as the second and the fourth embodiments.
The fifth embodiment is explained in detail below. In the fifth embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the second and the fourth embodiments are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
As shown in
The circumference (four sides) of the element isolating areas 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20F is surrounded by the active area 10. The element isolating areas 20A, 20B, and 20C are aligned along a channel width direction. The element isolating areas 20D, 20E, and 20F are aligned along a channel length direction. The element isolating areas 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20F are isolated from each other.
The active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding the element isolating areas 20A, 20B, 20C, 20D, 20E, and 20F. More specifically, the active area 10 includes regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, 10_1D, 10_1E, 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D. Regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, 10_1D, and 10_1E extend in the channel width direction (horizontal direction of the drawing), and regions 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D extend in the channel length direction (vertical direction of the drawing).
Regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_1C, 10_1D, and 10_1E are aligned along the channel length direction. Region 10_1A connects one end portion of region 10_2A and one end portion of region 10_2D. Regions 10_1B, 10_1C, and 10_1D connect a part of region 10_2A and a part of region 10_2D. Region 10_1E connects the other end portion of region 10_2A and the other end portion of region 10_2D.
Meanwhile, regions 10_2A, 10_2B, 10_2C, and 10_2D are aligned along the channel width direction. Region 10_2A connects one end portion of region 10_1A and one end portion of region 10_1E. Regions 10_2B and 10_2C connect a part of region 10_1A and a part of region 10_1B. Region 10_2D connects the other end portion of region 10_1A and the other end portion of region 10_1E.
The element isolating area 20A is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2A, and 10_2B, the element isolating area 20B is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2B, and 10_2C, and the element isolating area 20C is surrounded by regions 10_1A, 10_1B, 10_2C, and 10_2D. The element isolating area 20D is surrounded by regions 10_2A, 10_2D, 10_1B, and 10_1C, the element isolating area 20E is surrounded by regions 10_2A, 10_2D, 10_1C, and 10_1D, and the element isolating area 20F is surrounded by regions 10_2A, 10_2D, 10_1D, and 10_1E.
The gate electrode 40_2A is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_2A, and the element isolating area 20A. The gate electrode 40_2A is orthogonal to the region 10_2A. The gate electrode 40_2B is provided on and across the element isolating area 20A, the active area 10_2B, and the element isolating area 20B. The gate electrode 40_2B is orthogonal to the region 10_2B. The gate electrode 40_2C is provided on and across the element isolating area 20B, the active area 10_2C, and the element isolating area 20C. The gate electrode 40_2C is orthogonal to the region 10_2C. The gate electrode 40_2D is provided on and across the element isolating area 20C, the active area 10_2D, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_2D is orthogonal to the region 10_2D.
The gate electrode 40_1B is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1B, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1B is parallel to region 10_1B. The gate electrode 40_1C is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1C, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1C is parallel to region 10_1C. The gate electrode 40_1D is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1D, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1D is parallel to region 10_1D. The gate electrode 40_1E is provided on and across the element isolating area 30, the active area 10_1E, and the element isolating area 30. The gate electrode 40_1E is parallel to region 10_1E.
In the fifth embodiment, the annular active area 10 is provided in a manner surrounding a plurality of element isolating areas 20A to 20C aligned in the channel length direction, and a plurality of element isolating areas 20D to 20F aligned in the channel width direction. In this manner, the fifth embodiment is capable of producing the same effects as the second and the fourth embodiments.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a sixth embodiment will be explained with reference to
The sixth embodiment is an application example of the first embodiment, in which the circumference of the element isolating area 30 is surrounded by an active area 70. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to both sides of regions 10_2A and 10_2B by element isolating areas 20 and 30, thereby improving the mobility of an electric charge in an MOS transistor.
The sixth embodiment is explained in detail below. In the sixth embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the first embodiment are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
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The active area 70 is provided in a manner surrounding the element isolating area 30. The active area 70 is isolated from the active area 10. The active area 70 is electrically connected to a wiring layer 90 via a contact 80. In this manner, the active area 70 supplies substrate voltage to a well 200 from the wiring layer 90.
The element isolating area 60 is provided in a manner surrounding the active area 70. The element isolating area 60 is isolated from the element isolating area 30.
In this manner, regions 10_2A and 10_2B in the active area 10 are in contact with the element isolating area 20 at one side, and in contact with the element isolating area 30 at the other side. The circumference of the element isolating area 20 is surrounded by the active area 10, and the circumference of the element isolating area 30 is surrounded by the active area 70. Therefore, significant stress is applied to both sides of regions 10_2A and 10_2B by the element isolating areas 20 and 30.
In the sixth embodiment, the circumference of the element isolating area 30 is surrounded by the active area 70. In this manner, significant stress may be applied to both sides of regions 10_2A and 10_2B in the channel width direction by element isolating areas 20 and 30. Therefore, greater stress can be applied to the channel CH of the MOS transistor in the channel width direction than in the case of the first embodiment, thereby, improving the mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
In the sixth embodiment, substrate voltage is supplied to the active area 70 from the wiring layer 90 via the contact 80. In other words, by using the active area 70 as a substrate terminal, the substrate voltage can be supplied to the well 200.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a seventh embodiment will be explained with reference to
The seventh embodiment is an application example of the third embodiment, in which the sixth embodiment is applied to the third embodiment. In this manner, greater stress may be applied to the channel CH of the MOS transistor in the channel length direction than in the case of the third embodiment, thereby, improving the mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
The seventh embodiment is explained in detail below. In the seventh embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the third embodiment are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
As shown in
The active area 70 is provided in a manner surrounding the element isolating area 30. The active area 70 is isolated from the active area 10. In the same manner as
The element isolating area 60 is provided in a manner surrounding the active area 70. The element isolating area 60 is isolated from the element isolating area 30.
In this manner, regions 10_1A and 10_1B in the active area 10 are in contact with the element isolating area 20 at one side, and in contact with the element isolating area 30 at the other side. The circumference of the element isolating area 20 is surrounded by the active area 10, and the circumference of the element isolating area 30 is surrounded by the active area 70. Therefore, significant stress is applied to both sides of regions 10_1A and 10_1B by the element isolating areas 20 and 30.
In the seventh embodiment, the circumference of the element isolating area 30 is surrounded by the active area 70. In this manner, significant stress can be applied to both sides of regions 10_1A and 10_1B by the element isolating areas 20 and 30. Therefore, greater stress can be applied to the channel CH of the MOS transistor than in the case of the third embodiment, thereby improving the mobility of an electric charge in the MOS transistor.
In the following, a semiconductor device according to an eighth embodiment will be explained with reference to
The eighth embodiment is an application example of the first embodiment, in which an NMOS region NM and a PMOS region PM are provided. A dimension WN of a source/drain S/D of an NMOS transistor in the NMOS region NM and a dimension WP of a source/drain S/D of a PMOS transistor in the PMOS region PM are different. This allows the effect of stress to each transistor to be adjusted.
The eighth embodiment is explained in detail below. In the eighth embodiment, explanations on the matters which are the same as in the first embodiment are omitted, and mainly those matters which are different are explained.
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The NMOS region NM includes an active area (element area) 10N (10N_1A, 10N_1B, 10N_2A, 10N_2B), an element isolating area 20N, and gate electrodes 40N_2A and 40N_2B. The PMOS region PM includes an active area (element area) 10P (10P_1A, 10P_1B, 10P_2A, 10P_2B), an element isolating area 20P, and gate electrodes 40P_2A and 40P_2B.
Each of the NMOS region NM and the PMOS region PM in the eighth embodiment has the same configuration as in the first embodiment. In the NMOS region NM, the active area 10N and the gate electrode 40N form the NMOS transistor, and in the PMOS region PM, the active area 10P and the gate electrode 40P form the PMOS transistor.
Here, the dimension WN of the source/drain S/D of the NMOS transistor in a channel length direction in the NMOS region NM is smaller than the dimension WP of the source/drain S/D of the PMOS transistor in a channel length direction in the PMOS region PM. In other words, the distance from the channel CH of the NMOS transistor to the element isolating area 30 in the channel length direction is shorter than the distance from the channel CH of the PMOS transistor to the element isolating area 30 in the channel length direction. Therefore, the stress applied to the channel CH of the NMOS transistor in the channel length direction is greater than the stress applied to the channel CH of the PMOS transistor in the channel length direction
In some cases, the stress from the element isolating area 30 to the channel CH of the MOS transistor may improve mobility, however, may also degrade mobility. Even the stress in the same direction may, in some cases, for example, improve mobility for the NMOS transistor, however, mobility for the PMOS transistor may degrade. Therefore, a case in which stress is applied only to the NMOS transistor, not to the PMOS transistor, would become necessary.
To deal with this, the eighth embodiment is provided with the NMOS region NM and the PMOS region PM. The dimension WN of the source/drain S/D of the NMOS transistor in the NMOS region NM and the dimension WP of the source/drain S/D of the PMOS transistor in the PMOS region PM are different. For example, in the case where the stress from the element isolating area 30 causes favorable effects to the NMOS transistor, however, negative effects to the PMOS transistor, the dimension WP of the source/drain S/D of the PMOS transistor is made greater than the dimension WN of the source/drain S/D of the NMOS transistor. In this manner, the effect of stress to the channel CH from the element isolating area 30 in the channel length direction is lessened for the PMOS transistor than for the NMOS transistor. In other words, the effect of stress is used only for the NMOS transistor, and is lessened for the PMOS transistor. In this manner, by adjusting the effect of stress, it is possible to provide favorable effects caused by stress to the NMOS transistor and to avoid providing negative effects caused by stress to the PMOS transistor.
In the present example, the case in which the stress from the element isolating area 30 provides favorable effects to the NMOS transistor and negative effects to the PMOS transistor has been explained. However, the case is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the stress from the element isolating area 30 causes favorable effects to the PMOS transistor and negative effects to the NMOS transistor, the dimension WP of the source/drain S/D of the PMOS transistor may be made smaller than the dimension WN of the source/drain S/D of the NMOS transistor.
As shown in
In the following, a semiconductor device according to a ninth embodiment will be explained with reference to
The ninth embodiment is an example of applying the eighth embodiment to the third embodiment.
The ninth embodiment is explained in detail below.
As shown in
The NMOS region NM includes an active area (element area) 10N (10N_1A, 10N_1B, 10N_2A, 10N_2B), an element isolating area 20N, and gate electrodes 40N_1A and 40N_1B. The PMOS region PM includes an active area (element area) 10P (10P_1A, 10P_1B, 10P_2A, 10P_2B), an element isolating area 20P, and gate electrodes 40P_1A and 40P_1B.
The NMOS region NM and the PMOS region PM in the ninth embodiment have the same configuration as in the third embodiment. In the NMOS region NM, the active area 10N and the gate electrode 40N form an NMOS transistor, and in the PMOS region PM, the active area 10P and the gate electrode 40P form a PMOS transistor.
Here, the dimension WN of the source/drain S/D of the NMOS transistor in the NMOS region NM in a channel length direction is smaller than the dimension WP of the source/drain S/D of the PMOS transistor in the PMOS region PM in a channel length direction. In other words, the distance from the channel CH of the NMOS transistor to the element isolating area 30 in the channel length direction is shorter than the distance from the channel CH of the PMOS transistor to the element isolating area 30 in the channel length direction. Therefore, the stress applied to the channel CH of the NMOS transistor in the channel length direction is greater than the stress applied to the channel CH of the PMOS transistor in the channel length direction.
The ninth embodiment is provided with the NMOS region NM and the PMOS region PM. The dimension WN of the source/drain S/D of the NMOS transistor in the NMOS region NM and the dimension WP of the source/drain S/D of the PMOS transistor in the PMOS region PM are different. This allows the effect of stress from the element isolating areas 20 and 30 to each transistor to be adjusted.
While certain embodiments have been described, these embodiments have been presented by way of example only, and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions. Indeed, the novel methods and systems described herein may be embodied in a variety of other forms; furthermore, various omissions, substitutions and changes in the form of the methods and systems described herein may be made without departing from the spirit of the inventions. The accompanying claims and their equivalents are intended to cover such forms or modifications as would fall within the scope and spirit of the inventions.
Yanagidaira, Kosuke, Yoneya, Kazuhide
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