Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Trench gate oxide formation method
- Patent Title (中): 沟槽栅氧化物形成方法
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Application No.: US09547730Application Date: 2000-04-12
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Publication No.: US06551900B1Publication Date: 2003-04-22
- Inventor: Yifu Chung , Leon Chang , Ping-Wei Lin
- Applicant: Yifu Chung , Leon Chang , Ping-Wei Lin
- Priority: TW88121607A 19991209
- Main IPC: H01L2176
- IPC: H01L2176

Abstract:
A method for improving gate oxide thinning issue at trench corners is disclosed. The method comprises steps as follows. Firstly, a silicon substrate having a trench therein is provided. HDPCVD technology to form a first oxide layer on the sidewall and the bottom of the trench is carried out. After performing an etchback to leave the first oxide layer on the bottom of the trench, a second oxide layer is formed on the first oxide layer and on sidewalls of the trench by LPCVD technology. Thereafter, an isotropic etching is performed so as to remove a substantially portion of the second oxide layer and leave a remnant portion of second oxide layer on the trench corners. As a consequently, the trench corners are smooth. Finally, a thermal oxidation to form a third oxide layer on the sidewall of the trench is carried achieved to accomplish the gate oxide formation.
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