摘要:
A method for forming a transistor having an elevated source/drain structure is described. A gate electrode is formed overlying a substrate and isolated from the substrate by a gate dielectric layer. Isolation regions are formed in and on the substrate wherein the isolation regions have a stepped profile wherein an upper portion of the isolation regions partly overlaps and is offset from a lower portion of the isolation regions in the direction away from the gate electrode. Ions are implanted into the substrate between the gate electrode and the isolation regions to form source/drain extensions. Dielectric spacers are formed on sidewalls of the gate electrode and the isolation regions. A conductive layer is deposited overlying the substrate, the gate electrode, and the isolation regions and planarized to leave the conductive layer adjacent to the gate electrode and separated from the gate electrode by the dielectric spacers wherein the conductive layer forms elevated source/drain junctions and wherein the elevated source/drain junctions completely overlie the source/drain extensions and wherein an upper portion of the elevated source/drain junctions extends into the stepped portion of the isolation regions thereby completing formation of a MOSFET having an elevated source/drain structure.
摘要:
A silicon-on-insulator semiconductor device and manufacturing method therefor is provided in which a single wafer die contains a transistor over an insulator layer to form a fully depleted silicon-on-insulator device and a transistor formed in a semiconductor island over an insulator structure on the semiconductor wafer forms a partially depleted silicon-on-insulator device.
摘要:
A method for fabricating a metal-insulator-metal capacitor wherein top metal corner shaping during patterning is eliminated is described. An insulating layer is provided overlying a semiconductor substrate. A composite metal stack is formed comprising a first metal layer overlying the insulating layer, a capacitor dielectric layer overlying the first metal layer, a second metal layer overlying the capacitor dielectric layer, and a hard mask layer overlying the second metal layer. A first photoresist mask is formed overlying the hard mask layer. The composite metal stack is patterned using the first photoresist mask as an etching mask whereby the patterned first metal layer forms a bottom electrode of the capacitor. A portion of the first photoresist mask is removed by plasma ashing to form a second photoresist mask narrower than the first photoresist mask. The hard mask layer is patterned using the second photoresist mask as an etching mask. The second metal layer is patterned using the hard mask layer as an etching mask whereby the second metal layer forms a top electrode of the capacitor to complete fabrication of a metal-insulator-metal capacitor.
摘要:
A silicon-on-insulator semiconductor device is provided in which a single wafer die contains a transistor over an insulator layer to form a fully depleted silicon-on-insulator device and a transistor formed in a semiconductor island over an insulator structure on the semiconductor wafer forms a partially depleted silicon-on-insulator device.
摘要:
An integrated circuit is provided having a base with a first dielectric layer formed thereon. A second dielectric layer is formed over the first dielectric layer. A third dielectric layer is formed in spaced-apart strips over the second dielectric layer. A first trench opening is formed through the first and second dielectric layers between the spaced-apart strips of the third dielectric layer. A second trench opening is formed contiguously with the first trench opening through the first dielectric layer between the spaced-apart strips of the third dielectric layer. Conductor metals in the trench openings form self-aligned trench interconnects.
摘要:
A method to integrate low dielectric constant dielectric materials with copper metallization is described. A metal line is provided overlying a semiconductor substrate and having a nitride capping layer thereover. A polysilicon layer is deposited over the nitride layer and patterned to form dummy vias. A dielectric liner layer is conformally deposited overlying the nitride layer and dummy vias. A dielectric layer having a low dielectric constant is spun-on overlying the liner layer and covering the dummy vias. The dielectric layer is polished down whereby the dummy vias are exposed. Thereafter, the dielectric layer is cured whereby a cross-linked surface layer is formed. The dummy vias are removed thereby exposing a portion of the nitride layer within the via openings. The exposed nitride layer is removed. The via openings are filled with a copper layer which is planarized to complete copper metallization in the fabrication of an integrated circuit device.
摘要:
An integrated circuit and manufacturing method therefor is provided having a base with a first dielectric layer formed thereon. A second dielectric layer is formed over the first dielectric layer. A third dielectric layer is formed in spaced-apart strips over the second dielectric layer. A first trench opening is formed through the first and second dielectric layers between the spaced-apart strips of the third dielectric layer. A second trench opening is formed contiguously with the first trench opening through the first dielectric layer between the spaced-apart strips of the third dielectric layer. Conductor metals in the trench openings form self-aligned trench interconnects.
摘要:
A method to form SOI devices using wafer bonding. A first substrate is provided having trenches in a first side. A first insulating layer is formed over the first side of the first substrate and filling the trenches. We planarize the first insulating layer to form isolation regions (e.g., STI). The three embodiments of the invention planarize the first insulating layer to different levels. In the second embodiment, the first insulating layer is etched back to form a recess. This recess later forms an air gap. We provide a second substrate having a second insulating layer over a first side of the second substrate. We bond the second insulating layer to the first insulating layer. Next, we thin the first substrate from the second side to expose the first insulating layer to form active areas between the isolation regions. Lastly, devices are formed in and on the active areas.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing conductive lines that are thicker (not wider) in the critical paths areas. We form a plurality of first level conductive lines over a first dielectric layer. The first conductive lines run in a first direction. The first level conductive lines are comprised of a first level first conductive line and a second first level conductive line. We form a second dielectric layer over the first level conductive lines and the first dielectric layer. Next, we form a via opening in the second dielectric layer over a portion of the first level first conductive line. A plug is formed filling the via opening. We form a trench pattern in the second dielectric layer. The trench pattern is comprised of trenches that are approximately orthogonal to the first level conductive lines. We fill the trenches with a conductive material to form supplemental second lines. We form second level conductive lines over the supplemental second lines and the plug. The second level conductive lines are aligned parallel to the supplemental second lines. The supplemental second lines are formed under the critical path areas of the second level conductive lines. The second level conductive lines are not formed to contact the first level conductive lines where a contact is not desired. In the critical path areas of the second level conductive lines, the supplemental second lines underlie the second level conductive lines thereby increasing the effective overall wiring thickness in the critical path area thereby improving performance.
摘要:
A method to form a silicon on insulator (SOI) device using wafer bonding. A first substrate is provided having an insulating layer over a first side. A second substrate is provided having first isolation regions (e.g., STI) that fill first trenches in the second substrate. Next, we bond the first and second substrate together by bonding the insulating layer to the first isolation regions and the second substrate. Then, a stop layer is formed over the second side of the second substrate. The stop layer and the second side of the second substrate are patterned to form second trenches in the second substrate. The second trenches have sidewalls at least partially defined by the isolation regions and the second trenches expose the second insulating layer. The second trenches define first active regions over the first isolation regions (STI) and define second active regions over the insulating layer. Next, the second trenches are filled with an insulator material to from second isolation regions. Next, the stop layer is removed. Lastly, devices are formed in and on the active regions.