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Methods of forming semiconductor devices having a trench with beveled corners

US7396729B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2005
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 3, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/26586
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device is formed by providing a substrate. A trench is formed in the substrate. Beveled surfaces are formed at upper portions of sidewalls of the trench opposite a bottom surface of the trench, respectively. An oxide layer is formed in the trench such that the oxide layer is thicker on the beveled surfaces of the trench than on other surfaces of the trench.

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