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Semiconductor structures and manufacturing methods thereof

US12261046B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2024
Grant dateMar 25, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/8325
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various methods for manufacturing semiconductor structures are provided. An embodiment method includes forming a first patterned hard mask and epitaxial layer on a semiconductor substrate, and forming a first doped region in the epitaxial layer by performing a first implantation through the first patterned hard mask. A second doped region is formed in the epitaxial layer by performing a second implantation through the first patterned hard mask, with the first doped region at least partially overlapping the second doped region. A second patterned hard mask is formed, which surrounds the first patterned hard mask and covers at least a portion of the first doped region. A third doped region is formed in the epitaxial layer by performing a third implantation through the first patterned hard mask and the second patterned hard mask.

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