Patent ID: 9041151
Filing Date: 2015-05-26
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A semiconductor structure comprising: a semiconductor substrate having a dielectric layer; at least one semiconductor fin above the dielectric layer, the at least one semiconductor fin having a top surface; an isolating layer above exposed portions of the dielectric layer and the at least one semiconductor fin; at least two electrical contacts formed vertically through substantially an entire thickness of the isolating layer above the at least one semiconductor fin, wherein the at least two contacts are comprised of a metal or metal alloy; and a continuous silicide region below the top surface of the semiconductor fin, the continuous silicide region having an upper surface that is substantially flush with an upper surface of the at least one semiconductor fin and extending laterally at least between a bottom surface of the at least two electrical contacts, and the continuous silicide region having a different composition than the at least two electrical contacts.