摘要:
Methods of etching substrates employing a trim process for critical dimension control for integrated circuits are disclosed. In one embodiment, the method of etching includes providing a first hard mask layer over a target layer; providing a second hard mask layer over the first hard mask layer; providing a photoresist layer over the second hard mask layer; forming a pattern in the photoresist layer; transferring the pattern into the second hard mask layer; and trimming the second hard mask layer with the photoresist layer on top of the second hard mask layer. The top surface of the second hard mask layer is protected by the photoresist and the substrate is protected by the overlying first hard mask layer during the trim etch, which can therefore be aggressive.
摘要:
A carbon or carbon-containing underlayer, which is used as a mask, is patterned using a process comprising, in one specific embodiment, boron trichloride and oxygen under specified processing conditions to etch the underlayer. The underlayer is then used as a mask to etch a layer below the underlayer, such as a semiconductor wafer or a layer formed as part of a semiconductor wafer substrate assembly. Various processing conditions are described, as is the formation of various features using embodiments of the inventive process.
摘要:
Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create features. Conventional photolithography steps can be used in combination with pitch-reduction techniques to form superimposed, pitch-reduced patterns of crossing elongate features that can be consolidated into a single layer. Planarizing techniques using a filler layer and a protective layer are disclosed. Portions of an integrated circuit having different heights can be etched to a common plane.
摘要:
The invention includes methods of etching substrates, methods of forming features on substrates, and methods of depositing a layer comprising silicon, carbon and fluorine onto a semiconductor substrate. In one implementation, a method of etching includes forming a masking feature projecting from a substrate. The feature has a top, opposing sidewalls, and a base. A layer comprising SixCyFz is deposited over the feature, where “x” is from 0 to 0.2, “y” is from 0.3 to 0.9, and “z” is from 0.1 to 0.6. The SixCyFz—comprising layer and upper portions of the feature opposing sidewalls are etched effective to laterally recess such upper portions proximate the feature top relative to lower portions of the feature opposing sidewalls proximate the feature base. After such etching of the SixCyFz—comprising layer and such etching of upper portions of the feature sidewalls, the substrate is etched using the masking feature as a mask.
摘要翻译:本发明包括蚀刻衬底的方法,在衬底上形成特征的方法,以及将包含硅,碳和氟的层沉积到半导体衬底上的方法。 在一个实施方案中,蚀刻方法包括形成从基板突出的掩模特征。 该特征具有顶部,相对的侧壁和基部。 在特征上沉积包含Si x Si x F z的层,其中“x”为0至0.2,“y”为 0.3〜0.9,“z”为0.1〜0.6。 有意义的是,具有相同特征的Si层和顶部相对侧壁的上部被有效地横向凹入靠近 特征是相对于靠近特征基部的相对侧壁的特征的下部。 在这种蚀刻Si x SiCl 3 Z z-x元素层并蚀刻特征侧壁的上部之后,蚀刻基板 使用屏蔽功能作为掩码。
摘要:
A method for forming a template useful for nanoimprint lithography comprises forming at least one pillar which provides a topographic feature extending from a template base. At least one conformal pattern layer and one conformal spacing layer, and generally a plurality of alternating pattern layers and spacing layers, are formed over the template base and pillar. A planarized filler layer is formed over the pattern and spacing layers, then the filler, the spacing layer and the pattern layer are partially removed, for example using mechanical polishing, to expose the pillar. One or more etches are performed to remove at least a portion of the pillar, the filler, and the spacing layer to result in the pattern layer protruding from the spacing layer and providing the template pattern.
摘要:
Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create features. Conventional photolithography steps can be used in combination with pitch-reduction techniques to form superimposed, pitch-reduced patterns of crossing elongate features that can be consolidated into a single layer. Planarizing techniques using a filler layer and a protective layer are disclosed. Portions of an integrated circuit having different heights can be etched to a common plane.
摘要:
The invention includes methods of etching substrates, methods of forming features on substrates, and methods of depositing a layer comprising silicon, carbon and fluorine onto a semiconductor substrate. In one implementation, a method of etching includes forming a masking feature projecting from a substrate. The feature has a top, opposing sidewalls, and a base. A layer comprising SixCyFz is deposited over the feature, where “x” is from 0 to 0.2, “y” is from 0.3 to 0.9, and “z” is from 0.1 to 0.6. The SixCyFz-comprising layer and upper portions of the feature opposing sidewalls are etched effective to laterally recess such upper portions proximate the feature top relative to lower portions of the feature opposing sidewalls proximate the feature base. After such etching of the SixCyFz-comprising layer and such etching of upper portions of the feature sidewalls, the substrate is etched using the masking feature as a mask.
摘要翻译:本发明包括蚀刻衬底的方法,在衬底上形成特征的方法,以及将包含硅,碳和氟的层沉积到半导体衬底上的方法。 在一个实施方案中,蚀刻方法包括形成从基板突出的掩模特征。 该特征具有顶部,相对的侧壁和基部。 在特征上沉积包含Si x Si x F z的层,其中“x”为0至0.2,“y”为 0.3〜0.9,“z”为0.1〜0.6。 有意义的是,具有相同特征的Si层和顶部相对侧壁的上部被有效地横向凹入靠近 特征是相对于靠近特征基部的相对侧壁的特征的下部。 在这种蚀刻Si x SiCl 3 Z z-x元素层并蚀刻特征侧壁的上部之后,蚀刻基板 使用屏蔽功能作为掩码。
摘要:
Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create features. Conventional photolithography steps can be used in combination with pitch-reduction techniques to form superimposed, pitch-reduced patterns of crossing elongate features that can be consolidated into a single layer. Planarizing techniques using a filler layer and a protective layer are disclosed. Portions of an integrated circuit having different heights can be etched to a common plane.
摘要:
Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create features. Conventional photolithography steps can be used in combination with pitch-reduction techniques to form superimposed, pitch-reduced patterns of crossing elongate features that can be consolidated into a single layer. Planarizing techniques using a filler layer and a protective layer are disclosed. Portions of an integrated circuit having different heights can be etched to a common plane.
摘要:
Various pattern transfer and etching steps can be used to create features. Conventional photolithography steps can be used in combination with pitch-reduction techniques to form superimposed, pitch-reduced patterns of crossing elongate features that can be consolidated into a single layer. Planarizing techniques using a filler layer and a protective layer are disclosed. Portions of an integrated circuit having different heights can be etched to a common plane.