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Trench isolation with planar topography and method of fabrication

US5358891A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 29, 1993
Grant dateOct 25, 1994
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Expiry dateJun 29, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/05
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming and refilling a trench in a substrate. First a trench is formed in the substrate. The trench is then refilled with a conformal material. Next, a recess is etched into the top portion of the refilled trench. The recess is then refilled with a second material until the refilled recess and substrate are substantially planar.

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