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FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a conventional GaN/AlGaN sensor having a thinned AlGaN layer.
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 2I, 2J and 2K are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile, during …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K and 3L are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile and …
FIG. 4
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers, during various processing steps in accordance …
FIG. 5
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers and an etch stop layer, during various processing …
FIG. 6
process tool top view
FIG. 6 is a top view of a sensor including a 2DEG resistor in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 31 dependent
1
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact; wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer, and each of the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are sloped at an acute angle with respect to the upper surface of the first barrier layer.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
3
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
4
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
7
Dependent← claim 1metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
8
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, where the GaN hetero-structure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
11
Dependent← claim 1Si₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the plurality of dielectric structures comprise silicon nitride.
12
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is greater than 20 degrees.
13
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is less than 70 degrees.
14
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising dielectric spacers located adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, drain contact and gate electrodes.
17
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising contacts that provide electrical connections to the GaN layer.
21
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact, wherein the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer; and dielectric spacers located immediately adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures.
22
Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
23
Dependent← claim 21AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
24
Dependent← claim 21GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
27
Dependent← claim 21metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
28
Dependent← claim 21AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, where the GaN heterostructure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
31
Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
33
Dependent← claim 21functionalization layerGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, further comprising a func-tionalization layer located over the GaN heterostructure in the sensing region, wherein the functionalization layer aids in the detection of an external influence. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
metalsource drain and gate electrodes vertical sidewalls
Si₃N₄gate dielectric structures sloped sidewalls
GaNcap layer
AlGaNfirst barrier layer
GaNchannel layer
AlNnucleation layer
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
gallium nitride
GaN
Channel Layer
Cap Layer
aluminum gallium nitride
AlGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Mocvd Epitaxy
Step 1
Process details
method:MOCVD
temperature c max:5
temperature c min:1
GaN cap thickness nm:
Reported properties
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
2DEG channel sheet resistance
500–500
GaN
GaN buffer sheet resistance
1000000–5000000
Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
US 9,570,600 B29,570,600 B2 2/2017 Lu et al.
US 2011/0272742 A12011/0272742 A1 * 11/2011 Akiyama.......... H01L 29/41725examiner
WO 2018069553 A1WO 2018069553 A1 4/2018
US 2019/0170738 A12019/0170738 A1 6/2019 Ren et al.
US 2019/0267467 A12019/0267467 A1 8/2019 Yoshimochi
Cited non-patent literature · 8
Why these are connected
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FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a conventional GaN/AlGaN sensor having a thinned AlGaN layer.
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 2I, 2J and 2K are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile, during …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K and 3L are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile and …
FIG. 4
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers, during various processing steps in accordance …
FIG. 5
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers and an etch stop layer, during various processing …
FIG. 6
process tool top view
FIG. 6 is a top view of a sensor including a 2DEG resistor in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 31 dependent
1
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact; wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer, and each of the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are sloped at an acute angle with respect to the upper surface of the first barrier layer.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
3
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
4
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
7
Dependent← claim 1metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
8
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, where the GaN hetero-structure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
11
Dependent← claim 1Si₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the plurality of dielectric structures comprise silicon nitride.
12
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is greater than 20 degrees.
13
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is less than 70 degrees.
14
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising dielectric spacers located adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, drain contact and gate electrodes.
17
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising contacts that provide electrical connections to the GaN layer.
21
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact, wherein the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer; and dielectric spacers located immediately adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures.
22
Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
23
Dependent← claim 21AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
24
Dependent← claim 21GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
27
Dependent← claim 21metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
28
Dependent← claim 21AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, where the GaN heterostructure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
31
Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
33
Dependent← claim 21functionalization layerGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, further comprising a func-tionalization layer located over the GaN heterostructure in the sensing region, wherein the functionalization layer aids in the detection of an external influence. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
metalsource drain and gate electrodes vertical sidewalls
Si₃N₄gate dielectric structures sloped sidewalls
GaNcap layer
AlGaNfirst barrier layer
GaNchannel layer
AlNnucleation layer
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
gallium nitride
GaN
Channel Layer
Cap Layer
aluminum gallium nitride
AlGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Mocvd Epitaxy
Step 1
Process details
method:MOCVD
temperature c max:5
temperature c min:1
GaN cap thickness nm:
Reported properties
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
2DEG channel sheet resistance
500–500
GaN
GaN buffer sheet resistance
1000000–5000000
Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
US 9,570,600 B29,570,600 B2 2/2017 Lu et al.
US 2011/0272742 A12011/0272742 A1 * 11/2011 Akiyama.......... H01L 29/41725examiner
WO 2018069553 A1WO 2018069553 A1 4/2018
US 2019/0170738 A12019/0170738 A1 6/2019 Ren et al.
US 2019/0267467 A12019/0267467 A1 8/2019 Yoshimochi
Cited non-patent literature · 8
Why these are connected
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FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a conventional GaN/AlGaN sensor having a thinned AlGaN layer.
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 2I, 2J and 2K are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile, during …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K and 3L are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile and …
FIG. 4
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers, during various processing steps in accordance …
FIG. 5
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers and an etch stop layer, during various processing …
FIG. 6
process tool top view
FIG. 6 is a top view of a sensor including a 2DEG resistor in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 31 dependent
1
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact; wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer, and each of the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are sloped at an acute angle with respect to the upper surface of the first barrier layer.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
3
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
4
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
7
Dependent← claim 1metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
8
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, where the GaN hetero-structure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
11
Dependent← claim 1Si₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the plurality of dielectric structures comprise silicon nitride.
12
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is greater than 20 degrees.
13
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is less than 70 degrees.
14
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising dielectric spacers located adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, drain contact and gate electrodes.
17
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
20
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising contacts that provide electrical connections to the GaN layer.
21
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact, wherein the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer; and dielectric spacers located immediately adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures.
22
Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
23
Dependent← claim 21AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
24
Dependent← claim 21GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
27
Dependent← claim 21metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
28
Dependent← claim 21AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, where the GaN heterostructure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
31
Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
33
Dependent← claim 21functionalization layerGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, further comprising a func-tionalization layer located over the GaN heterostructure in the sensing region, wherein the functionalization layer aids in the detection of an external influence. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
metalsource drain and gate electrodes vertical sidewalls
Si₃N₄gate dielectric structures sloped sidewalls
GaNcap layer
AlGaNfirst barrier layer
GaNchannel layer
AlNnucleation layer
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
gallium nitride
GaN
Channel Layer
Cap Layer
aluminum gallium nitride
AlGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Mocvd Epitaxy
Step 1
Process details
method:MOCVD
temperature c max:5
temperature c min:1
GaN cap thickness nm:
Reported properties
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
2DEG channel sheet resistance
500–500
GaN
GaN buffer sheet resistance
1000000–5000000
Cited prior art
Patents and literature cited by this patent (applicant and examiner references).
Cited patents · 5
US 9,570,600 B29,570,600 B2 2/2017 Lu et al.
US 2011/0272742 A12011/0272742 A1 * 11/2011 Akiyama.......... H01L 29/41725examiner
WO 2018069553 A1WO 2018069553 A1 4/2018
US 2019/0170738 A12019/0170738 A1 6/2019 Ren et al.
US 2019/0267467 A12019/0267467 A1 8/2019 Yoshimochi
Cited non-patent literature · 8
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FIG. 1
FIG. 1 is a cross sectional view of a conventional GaN/AlGaN sensor having a thinned AlGaN layer.
FIG. 2
FIGS. 2A, 2B, 2C, 2D, 2E, 2F, 2G, 2H, 2I, 2J and 2K are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile, during …
FIG. 3
FIGS. 3A, 3B, 3C, 3D, 3E, 3F, 3G, 3H, 3I, 3J, 3K and 3L are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes a gate dielectric having a sloped profile and …
FIG. 4
FIGS. 4A, 4B, 4C and 4D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers, during various processing steps in accordance …
FIG. 5
FIGS. 5A, 5B, 5C and 5D are cross sectional views of a GaN sensor, which includes dielectric sidewall spacers and an etch stop layer, during various processing …
FIG. 6
process tool top view
FIG. 6 is a top view of a sensor including a 2DEG resistor in accordance with various embodiments of the present invention.
Claims
Claims define the patent's legal scope. Independent claims stand alone; dependent claims (nested) narrow them. Click a claim to expand its dependents.
2 independent · 31 dependent
1
IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact; wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer, and each of the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are sloped at an acute angle with respect to the upper surface of the first barrier layer.
2
Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
3
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
4
Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
7
Dependent← claim 1metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
8
Dependent← claim 1AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, where the GaN hetero-structure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielectric structures.
11
Dependent← claim 1Si₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the plurality of dielectric structures comprise silicon nitride.
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Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is greater than 20 degrees.
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Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein the acute angle is less than 70 degrees.
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Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising dielectric spacers located adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, drain contact and gate electrodes.
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Dependent← claim 1GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
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Dependent← claim 1GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
The sensor of claim 1, further comprising contacts that provide electrical connections to the GaN layer.
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IndependentGaNAlGaNSi₃N₄GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
A gallium nitride (GaN) based sensor comprising: a GaN hetero-structure that comprises a GaN layer and a first barrier layer located over the GaN layer, wherein a 2-dimensional electron gas (2DEG) channel is located at an upper surface of the GaN layer, adjacent to the first barrier layer; a plurality of dielectric structures located over the GaN hetero-structure; a source contact that extends through a first one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; a drain contact that extends through a second one of the plurality of dielectric structures and the first barrier layer to contact the 2DEG channel; and a plurality of gate electrodes that extend over correspond-ing ones of the plurality of dielectric structures and the 2DEG channel, wherein the gate electrodes are located between the source contact and the drain contact, wherein the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures have sidewalls that are vertical with respect to an upper surface of the first barrier layer; and dielectric spacers located immediately adjacent to the sidewalls of the source contact, the drain contact, the gate electrodes and the plurality of dielectric structures.
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Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer is thinned in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
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Dependent← claim 21AlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the first barrier layer comprises aluminum gallium nitride (AlGaN).
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Dependent← claim 21GaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the GaN heterostructure is located over a substrate.
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Dependent← claim 21metalGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein the source contact, the drain contact and the gate electrodes comprise metal.
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Dependent← claim 21AlGaNAlGaNGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, where the GaN heterostructure further comprises an etch stop layer located over the first barrier layer, and a second barrier layer located over the etch stop layer, wherein the second barrier layer is removed in regions located between the plurality of dielec-tric structures.
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Dependent← claim 21GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, wherein a pair of the plurality of gate electrodes are separated by a gap that defines a sensing region of the sensor.
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Dependent← claim 21functionalization layerGaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with vertical dielectric structures and dielectric spacers
The sensor of claim 21, further comprising a func-tionalization layer located over the GaN heterostructure in the sensing region, wherein the functionalization layer aids in the detection of an external influence. ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗
Device structures
Layer stacks claimed or described, ordered top of device to substrate.
GaN-based MIS HEMT sensor with sloped dielectric structures
metalsource drain and gate electrodes vertical sidewalls
Si₃N₄gate dielectric structures sloped sidewalls
GaNcap layer
AlGaNfirst barrier layer
GaNchannel layer
AlNnucleation layer
Materials
Materials described outside the worked examples.
gallium nitride
GaN
Channel Layer
Cap Layer
aluminum gallium nitride
AlGaN
Process steps
Additional fabrication and treatment steps described in the patent.
1
Mocvd Epitaxy
Step 1
Process details
method:MOCVD
temperature c max:5
temperature c min:1
GaN cap thickness nm:
Reported properties
Performance values and ranges asserted in the specification or claims.
Property
Value
Material
2DEG channel sheet resistance
500–500
GaN
GaN buffer sheet resistance
1000000–5000000
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