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Method for fabricating shallow trench isolation structure

US9130014B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 2013
Grant dateSep 8, 2015
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32105
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating shallow trench isolation structure is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: (a) providing a substrate; (b) forming a trench in the substrate; (c) forming a silicon layer in the trench; and (d) performing an oxidation process to partially transform a surface of the silicon layer into an oxide layer.

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