Abstract:
A well of a first conductivity type is insulated from a substrate of the same first conductivity type by a structure of a triple well type. The structure includes a trench having an electrically conductive central part enclosed in an insulating sheath. The trench supports a first electrode of a decoupling capacitor, with a second electrode provided by the well.
Abstract:
At least one projecting block is formed in an element. The projecting block is then covered with a first cover layer so as to form a concave ridge self-aligned with the projecting block and having its concavity face towards the projecting block. A first trench is then formed in the ridge in a manner that is self-aligned with both the ridge and the projecting block. The first trench extends to a depth which reaches the projecting block. The projecting block is etched using the ridge and first trench as an etching mask to form a second trench in the projecting block that is self-aligned with the first trench. A pattern is thus produced by the second trench and unetched parts of the projecting block which delimit the second trench.
Abstract:
A method for producing an integrated circuit pointed element is disclosed. An element has a projection with a concave part directing its concavity towards the element. The element includes a first etchable material. A zone is formed around the concave part of the element. The zone includes a second material that is less rapidly etchable than the first material for a particular etchant. The first material and the second material are etched with the particular etchant to form an open crater in the concave part and thus to form a pointed region of the element.