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Method of forming a FinFET structure

US8853015B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2013
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/834
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a fin structure is provided. First, a substrate is provided, wherein a first region, a second region encompassing the first region, and a third region encompassing the second region are defined on the substrate. Then, a plurality of first trenches having a first depth are formed in the first region and the second region, wherein each two first trenches defines a first fin structure. The first fin structure in the second region is removed. Lastly, the first trenches are deepened to form a plurality of second trenches having a second depth, wherein each two second trenches define a second fin structure. The present invention further provides a structure of a non-planar transistor.

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