Semiconductor device element-isolation by oxidation of polysilicon in trench
US4810668A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 13, 1987 |
| Grant date | Mar 7, 1989 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 13, 2007 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/76227
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor apparatus is disclosed, in which in the method of isolating elements, is improved. A groove is cut in a semiconductor substrate. Elements are isolated from each other by embedding an insulating material in the groove, in two divided portions. The time required for depositing an insulating material is reduced, thereby forming a uniform insulation layer on the semiconductor substrate. Since the insulating material can be etched in a shorter period of time than was previously required, the etching process can be more finely controlled. Since a field oxide layer is formed by oxidizing an insulation layer formed for the first time, the field oxide layer can be provided without oxidizing those portions of the semiconductor substrate which lie near the groove. Consequently, the seminconductor substrate can be free from crystalline defects.
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