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Method for planarizing wide bandgap semiconductor devices

US5796122A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 9, 1997
Grant dateAug 18, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 9, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/906
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of planarizing wide bandgap semiconductor devices selected from a group including SiC, GaN and diamond having a mesa defined thereon by a trench with a depth of 1 to 2 micrometers and a width of 2 to 10 micrometers. A layer of dielectric material is deposited on the substrate overlying and surrounding the mesa, to a height approximately equal to the height of the mesa and the dielectric material is etched from atop the mesa and from a surrounding area. Layers of spin on glass are deposited to fill the surrounding area and etched to achieve a planar surface including the mesa and the layer of dielectric material.

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