A smaller energy barrier allows electrons to move more easily. In general, the work functions of even the same metal materials are likely to vary because of the deposition condition, the crystal orientation, and the like. When the work function of the source electrode varies, the amount of electrons that move from the source electrode to the channel (the amount of current) is likely to vary. That is to say, the electrical characteristics of a transistor are likely to noticeably vary. However, when the height of the energy barrier is small, an influence of variation in the work function can also be small. The height of the energy barrier is preferably 0.3 eV or less, more preferably 0.2 eV or less.
According to one embodiment of the present invention, a transistor with favorable electrical characteristics can be provided. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a transistor with a small variation in electrical characteristics can be provided.
[Example of Method for Manufacturing Semiconductor Device 1000J]
An example of a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device 1000J is described. In order to avoid repeated description, a description is mainly made on portions different from the method for manufacturing the semiconductor device 1000.
First, the steps up to Step 10 described above are performed. Next, when the opening 171 is formed in Step 11, the layer 187 in a region where the transistor 200J is formed is also removed (see