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Fin transformation process and isolation structures facilitating different Fin isolation schemes

US9349730B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2013
Grant dateMay 24, 2016
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02255
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and semiconductor structures formed from the methods are provided which facilitate fabricating semiconductor fin structures. The methods include, for example: providing a wafer with at least one semiconductor fin extending above a substrate; transforming a portion of the semiconductor fin(s) into an isolation layer, the isolation layer separating a semiconductor layer of the semiconductor fin(s) from the substrate; and proceeding with forming a fin device(s) of a first architectural type in a first fin region of the semiconductor fin(s), and a fin device(s) of a second architectural type in a second fin region of the semiconductor fin(s), where the first architectural type and the second architectural type are different fin device architectures.

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