FinFET

FinFET, short for Fin Field-Effect Transistor, is an advanced transistor architecture used in semiconductor devices, particularly in integrated circuits (ICs) such as microprocessors, graphics processing units (GPUs), and system-on-chips (SoCs).

In a FET, the drain-to-source current flows via a conducting channel that connects the source region to the drain region. The vertical fin-like structure of the channel gives this design the name FinFET. The gate electrode in a FinFET surrounds the channel on three sides, providing better control over the flow of current through the channel, compared to a planar design. This results in reduced leakage current, thereby improving performance and power efficiency.

FinFETs scale efficiently and allow for the continued miniaturization of transistors. With our broad portfolio of  products spanning deposition, etch, patterning, and metrology and inspection, Applied Materials plays a key role in enabling the development and manufacturing of FinFET technology.