Voids in STI regions for forming bulk FinFETs
US8519481B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 4, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 27, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10D86/011
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
An integrated circuit structure includes a substrate; two insulation regions over the substrate, with one of the two insulation regions including a void therein; and a first semiconductor strip between and adjoining the two insulation regions. The first semiconductor strip includes a top portion forming a fin over top surfaces of the two insulation regions.
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