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Methods for forming stacked layers and devices formed thereof

US11488858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 8, 2020
Grant dateNov 1, 2022
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Expiry dateMay 8, 2040

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB82Y10/00
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes etching a semiconductor substrate to form a trench, with the semiconductor substrate having a sidewall facing the trench, and depositing a first semiconductor layer extending into the trench. The first semiconductor layer includes a first bottom portion at a bottom of the trench, and a first sidewall portion on the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate. The first sidewall portion is removed to reveal the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate. The method further includes depositing a second semiconductor layer extending into the trench, with the second semiconductor layer having a second bottom portion over the first bottom portion, and a second sidewall portion contacting the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate. The second sidewall portion is removed to reveal the sidewall of the semiconductor substrate.

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