Method of forming fin structures in integrated circuits
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1. A method of forming fin structures in integrated circuits, comprising the steps of:
- forming a plurality of fin structures on a substrate, wherein a pad layer and a mask layer are formed on the top surface of each said fin structure;
forming an insulating layer on said substrate;
performing a planarization process to remove parts of said insulating layer to expose said mask layer;
performing a wet etching process to etch said insulating layer to expose parts of the sidewalls of said mask layer;
removing said mask layer to expose said pad layer; and
performing a dry etching process to remove said pad layer and parts of said insulating layer to expose the top surface and parts of the sidewalls of said fin structure.
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Abstract
A method of forming fin structure in integrated circuit comprising the steps of forming a plurality of fin structures on a substrate, covering an insulating layer on said substrate, performing a planarization process to expose mask layers, performing a wet etching process to etch said insulating layer, thereby exposing a part of the sidewall of said mask layer, removing said mask layer, and performing a dry etching process to remove pad layer and a part of said insulating layer, thereby exposing the top surface and a part of sidewall of said fin structures.
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1. A method of forming fin structures in integrated circuits, comprising the steps of:
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forming a plurality of fin structures on a substrate, wherein a pad layer and a mask layer are formed on the top surface of each said fin structure; forming an insulating layer on said substrate; performing a planarization process to remove parts of said insulating layer to expose said mask layer; performing a wet etching process to etch said insulating layer to expose parts of the sidewalls of said mask layer; removing said mask layer to expose said pad layer; and performing a dry etching process to remove said pad layer and parts of said insulating layer to expose the top surface and parts of the sidewalls of said fin structure. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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