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Semiconductor fins with dielectric isolation at fin bottom

US10636709B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 10, 2018
Grant dateApr 28, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 25, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/85
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is presented for forming dielectric isolated fins. The method includes forming a plurality of fin structures over a semiconductor substrate, forming spacers adjacent each of the plurality of fins, recessing the semiconductor substrate to form bottom fin profiles, and forming shallow trench isolation (STI) regions between the plurality of fins and the bottom fin profiles. The method further includes etching the STI regions, a select number of the plurality of fins, and a portion of a select number of the bottom fin profiles to create cavities between a mechanical anchor defined between a pair of fins of the plurality of fins, the etching resulting in undercutting of remaining fins.

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