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Semiconductor device and method of forming same

US12166127B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 2023
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/822
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In an embodiment, a method includes forming a plurality of semiconductor fins over a substrate, the plurality of semiconductor fins comprising a first fin, a second fin, a third fin, and a fourth fin; forming a first dielectric layer over the plurality of semiconductor fins, the first dielectric layer filling an entirety of a first trench between the first fin and the second fin; forming a second dielectric layer over the first dielectric layer, the second dielectric layer filling an entirety of a second trench between the second fin and the third fin, the forming the second dielectric layer comprising: forming an oxynitride layer; and forming an oxide layer; and forming a third dielectric layer over the second dielectric layer, the third dielectric layer filling an entirety of a third trench between the third fin and the fourth fin.

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