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Composite isolation structures for a fin-type field effect transistor

US10297597B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2017
Grant dateMay 21, 2019
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Expiry dateAug 29, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31053
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Structures for the isolation of a fin-type field-effect transistor and methods of forming isolation for a fin-type field-effect transistor. A first dielectric layer is formed that encapsulates a plurality of fins. A second dielectric layer is formed that surrounds the first dielectric layer and the plurality of fins. A surface of the second dielectric layer relative to a surface of the first dielectric layer. A liner is conformally deposited on the surface of the first dielectric layer and on the recessed surface of the second dielectric layer. A section of the liner is removed to expose the surface of the first dielectric layer. The exposed surface of the first dielectric layer is recessed to reveal a portion of each of the plurality of fins.

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