Abstract:
A method of forming a SOI type semiconductor device comprises forming a first trench in a SOI layer forming a portion of an isolation layer region between an element region and a ground region by etching the SOI layer of a SOI type substrate using an etch stop layer pattern as an etch mask, forming an impurity layer in or on a bottom surface of the first trench, forming a second trench exposing a buried oxide layer in the SOI layer in the remainder of the isolation layer region except the portion thereof between the element region and the ground region, and forming an isolation layer by depositing an insulation layer over the SOI substrate having the first and second trenches. The impurity layer can be formed by depositing a SiGe single crystal layer in the bottom surface of the first trench. Also, the impurity layer can be formed by implanting ions in the bottom surface of the first trench.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device adopting an interlayer contact structure between upper and lower conductive layers and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device adopting the structure are provided. The lower conductive layer includes a first conductive layer and a first silicide layer stacked together. The upper conductive layer includes a second conductive layer doped with impurities and a second silicide layer stacked together. In the interlayer contact structure, the first and second conductive layers are in direct contact with each other. This decreases the contact resistance between the two conductive layers and improves the electrical properties of the device.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device adopting an interlayer contact structure between upper and lower conductive layers and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device adopting the structure are provided. The lower conductive layer includes a first conductive layer and a first silicide layer stacked together. The upper conductive layer includes a second conductive layer doped with impurities and a second silicide layer stacked together. In the interlayer contact structure, the first and second conductive layers are in direct contact with each other. This decreases the contact resistance between the two conductive layers and improves the electrical properties of the device.
Abstract:
In a method of forming a wiring structure, an insulating interlayer is formed on a substrate. The insulating interlayer includes an opening and has pores distributed therein and exposed at a surface thereof. The insulating interlayer is exposed to a silane compound to form a pore sealing layer on the surface of the insulating interlayer and a sidewall of the opening. A conductive pattern filling the opening is formed on the pore sealing layer.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a plurality of wiring structures spaced apart from each other, and an insulating interlayer structure. Each of the wiring structures includes a metal pattern and a barrier pattern covering a sidewall, a bottom surface, and an edge portion of a top surface of the metal pattern and not covering a central portion of the top surface of the metal pattern. The insulating interlayer structure contains the wiring structures therein, and has an air gap between the wiring structures.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices including a stressor in a recess and methods of forming the semiconductor devices are provided. The methods may include forming a fast etching region comprising phosphorous in an active region and forming a first trench in the active region by recessing the fast etching region. The methods may also include forming a second trench in the active region by enlarging the first trench using a directional etch process and forming a stressor in the second trench. The second trench may include a notched portion of the active region.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a first conductive pattern on a substrate, an insulating diffusion barrier layer conformally covering a surface of the first conductive pattern, the insulation diffusion barrier layer exposed by an air gap region adjacent to a sidewall of the first conductive pattern, and a second conductive pattern on the first conductive pattern, the second conductive pattern penetrating the insulating diffusion barrier layer so as to be in contact with the first conductive pattern.
Abstract:
Methods of forming a semiconductor device are provided. A method of forming a semiconductor device may include forming a capping layer on a metal pattern and on an adjacent portion of an insulating layer, the capping layer comprising a first etch selectivity, with respect to the insulating layer, on the metal pattern and a second etch selectivity, with respect to the insulating layer, on the portion of the insulating layer. Moreover, the method may include forming a recess region adjacent the metal pattern by removing the capping layer from the portion of the insulating layer. At least a portion of the capping layer may remain on an uppermost surface of the metal pattern after removing the capping layer from the portion of the insulating layer. Related semiconductor devices are also provided.
Abstract:
In a semiconductor device, a first active region has a first Σ-shape, and the second active region has a second Σ-shape. When a line that is perpendicular to the substrate and passes a side surface of a first gate electrode in the first region is defined as a first vertical line, when a line that is perpendicular to the substrate and passes a side surface of a second gate electrode in the second region is defined as a second vertical line, when a shortest distance between the first vertical line and the first trench is defined as a first horizontal distance, and when a shortest distance between the second vertical line and the second trench is defined as a second horizontal distance, a difference between the first horizontal distance and the second horizontal distance is equal to or less than 1 nm.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating a semiconductor integrated circuit device, including providing a semiconductor substrate, sequentially forming an etching target layer and a hard mask layer on the semiconductor substrate, forming first etch masks on the hard mask layer, the first etch masks including a plurality of first line patterns spaced apart from one another at a first pitch and extending in a first direction, forming first hard mask patterns by etching the hard mask layer using the first etch masks, forming second etch masks on the first hard mask patterns, the second etch masks including a plurality of second line patterns spaced apart from one another at a second pitch and extending in a second direction different from the first direction, forming second hard mask patterns by etching the first hard mask patterns using the second etch masks, forming spacers on sidewalls of the second hard mask patterns, and patterning the etching target layer using the second hard mask patterns having the spacers.