Abstract:
Semiconductor structure fabrication methods are provided which include: forming one or more trenches and a plurality of plateaus within a substrate structure; providing a conformal stop layer over the substrate structure, including over the plurality of plateaus, the conformal stop layer being or including oxidized polycrystalline silicon; depositing a material over the substrate structure to fill the one or more trenches and cover the plurality of plateaus thereof; and planarizing the material using a slurry to form coplanar surfaces of the material and the conformal stop layer, wherein the slurry reacts with the oxidized polycrystalline silicon of the conformal stop layer to facilitate providing the coplanar surfaces with minimal dishing of the material. Various embodiments are provided, including different methods of providing the conformal stop layer, such as by oxidizing at least an upper portion of polycrystalline silicon, or by performing an in-situ steam growth process.
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to semiconductor structures and, more particularly, to a spacer with laminate liner and methods of manufacture. The structure includes: a replacement metal gate structure; a laminate low-k liner on the replacement metal gate structure; and a spacer on the laminate low-k liner.