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Semiconductor structure processing method and forming method

US11676810B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2021
Grant dateJun 13, 2023
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Expiry dateJul 29, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31116
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor structure processing method and forming method are provided. The semiconductor structure processing method includes the steps of: providing a semiconductor substrate, which is provided with feature portions having a mask layer on their top surfaces; ashing a semiconductor structure comprising the semiconductor substrate, the feature portions and the mask layer; removing the mask layer; cleaning the semiconductor structure, and forming an oxide layer on surfaces of the feature portions after the feature portions are cleaned; drying the semiconductor structure; and removing the oxide layer. During drying, one feature portion of at least one group of adjacent feature portions is inclined towards a feature portion adjacent thereto, and a distance between the inclined feature portion and the feature portion adjacent thereto after drying is smaller than a distance there between before drying.

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