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Structures and methods for reducing process charging damages

US11031320B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2019
Grant dateJun 8, 2021
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Expiry dateNov 6, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/115
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Structures and methods for reducing process charging damages are disclosed. In one example, a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) structure is disclosed. The SOI structure includes: a substrate, a polysilicon region and an etch stop layer. The substrate includes: a handle layer, an insulation layer arranged over the handle layer, and a buried layer arranged over the insulation layer. The polysilicon region extends downward from an upper surface of the buried layer and terminates in the handle layer. The etch stop layer is located on the substrate. The etch stop layer is in contact with both the substrate and the polysilicon region.

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