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3-stage method for forming deep trench structure and deep trench capacitor

US7094658B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 5, 2004
Grant dateAug 22, 2006
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Expiry dateSep 16, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/0387
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a deep trench structure comprises the steps of providing a silicon substrate; forming a mask layer of a predetermined pattern on the silicon substrate to expose a portion of the silicon substrate; forming a first trench in the exposed portion of the silicon substrate, the first trench having a first depth; forming a nitride layer on the surfaces of the whole structure; forming a second trench in the first trench downward, the second trench having a second depth greater than the first depth; forming another nitride layer on the surfaces of the whole structure; and forming a third trench in the second trench downward, the third trench having a third depth greater than the second depth. The method of the present invention can make the whole trench have better etch uniformity, thereby obtaining good electrical performance.

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