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Method for forming a trench capacitor

US7425486B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2005
Grant dateSep 16, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 4, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/37

Abstract

A method for forming a trench capacitor is presented in the following process steps. A trench is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first trench dielectric is deposited into the trench without reaching a full height thereof. An etch stop layer is formed on the first trench dielectric and along inner surfaces of the trench. A second trench dielectric is deposited on the etch stop layer. The second trench dielectric and the etch stop layer are removed to expose the first trench dielectric in the trench. A conductive layer is formed on the first trench dielectric in the trench, such that the conductive layer, the first trench dielectric and the semiconductor substrate function as a trench capacitor.

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