摘要:
A method for forming a device isolation film of a semiconductor device, which includes the steps of forming a pad oxide film on a semiconductor substrate, forming an oxidation buffer layer on the pad oxide film, forming an oxidation prevention film on the oxidation buffer layer, forming an aperture in the oxidation prevention film and a longitudinally co-extensive recess in the oxidation buffer layer, to thereby expose a portion of the oxidation buffer layer, forming a cap oxide film on the exposed portion of the oxidation buffer layer by subjecting a first resultant structure obtained by the preceding steps to a thermal oxidation process, forming an oxynitride film at an interface between the cap oxide film and the oxidation buffer layer by heat-treating a second resultant structure obtained by the preceding steps in a nitrogen atmosphere, and, forming the device isolation film by subjecting a third resultant structure obtained by the preceding steps to a thermal oxidation process.
摘要:
Optical waveguide and coupler devices and methods include a trench formed in a bulk semiconductor substrate, for example, a bulk silicon substrate. A bottom cladding layer is formed in the trench, and a core region is formed on the bottom cladding layer. A reflective element, such as a distributed Bragg reflector can be formed under the coupler device and/or the waveguide device. Because the optical devices are integrated in a bulk substrate, they can be readily integrated with other devices on a chip or die in accordance with silicon photonics technology. Specifically, for example, the optical devices can be integrated in a DRAM memory circuit chip die.
摘要:
Optical waveguide and coupler devices and methods include a trench formed in a bulk semiconductor substrate, for example, a bulk silicon substrate. A bottom cladding layer is formed in the trench, and a core region is formed on the bottom cladding layer. A reflective element, such as a distributed Bragg reflector can be formed under the coupler device and/or the waveguide device. Because the optical devices are integrated in a bulk substrate, they can be readily integrated with other devices on a chip or die in accordance with silicon photonics technology. Specifically, for example, the optical devices can be integrated in a DRAM memory circuit chip die.
摘要:
An apparatus for forming a film on a substrate includes a reaction chamber and gas supply lines. The gas supply lines supply gases for depositing and annealing the film. Depositing a dielectric film and annealing the dielectric film are performed in situ using the reaction chamber. Thus, the time required for forming the dielectric film is shortened, improving the productivity. Also, deposition and annealing of the dielectric film are performed in the same reaction chamber, so that less area is required for manufacturing equipment.
摘要:
A method for manufacturing a capacitor having a dielectric film formed of a tantalum oxide film. The method includes forming a lower electrode that is electrically connected to an active region of a semiconductor substrate. A pre-treatment film including a component selected from a group consisting of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and combinations thereof, is formed on the surface of the lower electrode. A dielectric film is formed on the pre-treatment film using a Ta precursor. The dielectric film includes a first dielectric layer deposited at a first temperature selected from a designated temperature range, and a second dielectric layer deposited at a second temperature different from the first temperature and selected from the same designated temperature range. A thermal treatment is thereafter performed on the dielectric film in an oxygen atmosphere.
摘要:
A method for forming a film includes forming the film on a substrate, followed by performing a first annealing of the film at a temperature lower than a crystallization temperature of the film. A second annealing of the film is performed at a temperature higher that the crystallization temperature. Forming the film and the first annealing of the film are performed in situ in a chamber. Alternatively, the first and second annealing are performed in situ in an apparatus.