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Method for FinFET fabrication and structure thereof

US11646234B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 2021
Grant dateMay 9, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 17, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31155
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate, a semiconductor fin protruding from the semiconductor substrate, and an isolation layer disposed above the semiconductor substrate. The isolation layer includes a first portion disposed on a first sidewall of the semiconductor fin and a second portion disposed on a second sidewall of the semiconductor fin. Top surfaces of the first and second portions of the isolation layer are leveled. The first portion of the isolation layer includes an air pocket. The semiconductor device also includes a dielectric fin with a bottom portion embedded in the second portion of the isolation layer.

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