摘要:
An etching method for use in integrated circuit fabrication includes providing a metal nitride layer on a substrate assembly, providing regions of cobalt silicide on first portions of the metal nitride layer, and providing regions of cobalt on second portions of the metal nitride layer. The regions of cobalt and the second portions of the metal nitride layer are removed with at least one solution including a mineral acid and a peroxide. Further, the removal of the regions of cobalt and the second portions of the metal nitride layer may include a one-step process or a two-step process. In the one-step process, the regions of cobalt and the second portions of the metal nitride layer are removed with a single solution including the mineral acid and the peroxide. In the two-step process, the regions of cobalt are removed with a first solution containing a mineral acid and a peroxide and the second portions of the metal nitride layer are removed with a second solution containing a peroxide.
摘要:
A silicon etching method includes providing a substrate assembly including an exposed silicon region and an exposed oxide region. An etch composition including an ammonium fluoride component, an inorganic acid component, and an oxidizing agent is also provided. The etch composition has a pH in the range of about 7.0 to about 8.0. The substrate assembly is exposed to the etch composition. Exposing the substrate assembly to the etch composition may result in etching the exposed silicon region at an etching rate that is greater than about 3 times the etching rate of the exposed oxide region and/or etching the silicon region at an etch rate greater than about 9 Å/minute. The etching method may be used in forming isolation structures. Further, etch compositions for performing the desired etch are provided.
摘要:
In one aspect, the invention includes a method of forming an insulative plug within a substrate, comprising: a) forming a masking layer over the substrate, the masking layer having an opening extending therethrough to expose a portion of the underlying substrate; b) etching the exposed portion of the underlying substrate to form an opening extending into the substrate; c) forming an insulative material within the opening in the substrate, the insulative material within the opening forming an insulative plug within the substrate; d) after forming the insulative material within the opening, removing the masking layer; and e) after removing the masking layer, removing a portion of the substrate to lower an upper surface of the substrate relative to the insulative plug.
摘要:
A surface having exposed doped silicon dioxide such as BPSG is cleaned with a solution that etches thermal oxide at least one-third as fast as it etches the exposed doped silicon dioxide, resulting in more thorough cleaning with less removal of the exposed doped silicon dioxide. Specific applications to formation of container capacitors are disclosed. Preferred cleaning solutions include about 46 parts ammonium fluoride, about 9.5 parts hydrogen fluoride, and about 8.5 parts ammonium hydroxide in about 100 parts water by weight; and about 670 parts ammonium fluoride and about 3 parts hydrogen fluoride in about 1000 parts water by weight. The latter solution is also useful in cleaning methods in which a refractory metal silicide is exposed to the cleaning solution such as in cleaning prior to spacer formation or prior to a gate stack contact fill, in which case about 670 parts ammonium fluoride and about 1.6 parts hydrogen fluoride in about 1000 parts water is most preferred.
摘要:
A single crystal silicon etching method includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate having at least one trench therein. The single crystal silicon substrate is exposed to an anisotropic etchant that undercuts the single crystal silicon. By controlling the length of the etch, single crystal silicon islands or smooth vertical walls in the single crystal silicon may be created.
摘要:
Electroplating systems that include a plurality of electrodes, a power supply operably coupled to the plurality of electrodes, a platen for bearing a substrate on which metal features are to be formed, and an electrode support are disclosed. The electrode support may be configured for suspending the electrode assembly over an upper surface of the substrate disposed on the platen in spaced relation to and in alignment with the substrate or for supporting the electrode assembly in a stationary position over the substrate when the voltage is applied across the plurality of electrodes. The electrodes may be adjacent, mutually spaced and electrically isolated and connected in series so as to be oppositely polarized when the voltage is applied thereacross or may be connected so as to have alternating polarities when the voltage is applied thereacross.
摘要:
A single crystal silicon etching method includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate having at least one trench therein. The substrate is exposed to a buffered fluoride etch solution which undercuts the silicon to provide lateral shelves when patterned in the direction. The resulting structure includes an undercut feature when patterned in the direction.
摘要:
A single crystal silicon etching method includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate having at least one trench therein. The single crystal silicon substrate is exposed to an anisotropic etchant that undercuts the single crystal silicon. By controlling the length of the etch, single crystal silicon islands or smooth vertical walls in the single crystal silicon may be created.
摘要:
A single crystal silicon etching method includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate having at least one trench therein. The substrate is exposed to a buffered fluoride etch solution which undercuts the silicon to provide lateral shelves when patterned in the direction. The resulting structure includes an undercut feature when patterned in the direction.
摘要:
A single crystal silicon etching method includes providing a single crystal silicon substrate having at least one trench therein. The single crystal silicon substrate is exposed to an anisotropic etchant that undercuts the single crystal silicon. By controlling the length of the etch, single crystal silicon islands or smooth vertical walls in the single crystal silicon may be created.