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Method for reducing defects in shallow trench isolation

US9105687B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 16, 2014
Grant dateAug 11, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/764
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a trench that includes a needle defect, depositing a high density plasma oxide over the trench including the needle defect, removing the part of the high density oxide and the liner oxide over the needle defect by applying an oxide etch, and after the step of applying the oxide etch, etching back the needle defect by applying a polysilicon etch.

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