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Method of forming semiconductor device

US11127621B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 2019
Grant dateSep 21, 2021
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a semiconductor device includes following steps. Firstly, a substrate is provided and the substrate has a first semiconductor layer formed thereon. Next, an isolating structure is formed in the first semiconductor layer, and a sacrificial layer is formed on the first semiconductor layer by consuming a top portion of the first semiconductor layer. Then, the sacrificial layer is removed to form a second semiconductor layer, and a portion of the isolating structure is also removed to form a shallow trench isolation (STI), with a top surface of the shallow trench isolation being substantially coplanar with a top surface of the second semiconductor layer.

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