Abstract:
A method of forming an array of openings in a substrate. The method comprises forming a template structure comprising a plurality of parallel features and a plurality of additional parallel features perpendicularly intersecting the plurality of additional parallel features of the plurality over a substrate to define wells, each of the plurality of parallel features having substantially the same dimensions and relative spacing as each of the plurality of additional parallel features. A block copolymer material is formed in each of the wells. The block copolymer material is processed to form a patterned polymer material defining a pattern of openings. The pattern of openings is transferred to the substrate to form an array of openings in the substrate. A method of forming a semiconductor device structure, and a semiconductor device structure are also described.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating sub-lithographic, nanoscale linear microchannel arrays over surfaces without defined features utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. Embodiments of the methods use a multi-layer induced ordering approach to align lamellar films to an underlying base film within trenches, and localized heating to anneal the lamellar-phase block copolymer film overlying the trenches and outwardly over the remaining surface.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating a random graft PS-r-PEO copolymer and its use as a neutral wetting layer in the fabrication of sublithographic, nanoscale arrays of elements including openings and linear microchannels utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. In some embodiments, the films can be used as a template or mask to etch openings in an underlying material layer.
Abstract:
An imaging device comprising a first region and a second region. Imaging features in the first region and assist features in the second region are substantially the same size as one another and are formed substantially on pitch. Methods of forming an imaging device and methods of forming a semiconductor device structure are also disclosed.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating sub-lithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided.
Abstract:
A method of forming a semiconductor device structure comprises forming a mold template comprising trenches within a mold material. Structures are formed within the trenches of the mold template. A wet removal process is performed to remove the mold template, a liquid material of the wet removal process remaining at least in spaces between adjacent pairs of the structures following the wet removal process. A polymer material is formed at least in the spaces between the adjacent pairs of the structures. At least one dry removal process is performed to remove the polymer material from at least the spaces between the adjacent pairs of the structures. Additional methods of forming a semiconductor device structure, and methods of forming capacitor structures are also described.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating sub-lithographic, nanoscale microstructures utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided.
Abstract:
A semiconductor structure comprises a first self-assembled block copolymer material within a trench in a substrate and a second self-assembled block copolymer material overlying the first self-assembled block copolymer material. The first self-assembled block copolymer material comprises self-assembled polymer domains registered to sidewalls of the trench and extending a length of the trench. The second self-assembled block copolymer material comprises self-assembled polymer domains overlying and registered to the self-assembled polymer domains of the first self-assembled block copolymer material. The first self-assembled block copolymer material comprises a different material from the first self-assembled block copolymer material. A template comprises lines extending a length of a trench in a substrate and separated by openings exposing a floor of the trench in a substrate. Each of the lines comprises the first self-assembled block copolymer material and the second self-assembled block copolymer material overlying the first self-assembled block copolymer material.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating sublithographic, nanoscale microstructures in line arrays utilizing self-assembling block copolymers, and films and devices formed from these methods are provided. Semiconductor structures may include self-assembled block copolymer materials in the form of lines of half-cylinders of a minority block matrix of a majority block of the block copolymer. The lines of half-cylinders may be within trenches in the semiconductor structures.