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Method for forming isolation trenches on a semiconductor substrate

US6114217A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 24, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateNov 24, 2018

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

Abstract

Disclosed is a method for providing an insulation trench on a semiconductor substrate. The method includes the steps of depositing a pad oxide layer and a nitride layer on a semiconductor substrate; etching the nitride layer and the pad oxide layer and depositing a first insulating layer; forming spacers along sidewalls of the pad oxide layer and the nitride layer by anisotropic etching the first insulating layer; forming trenches by etching the semiconductor substrate; forming a trench insulating layer pattern by depositing a second insulating layer and etching the same; and polishing the trench insulating layer pattern.

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