Pitch split patterning for semiconductor devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9882028
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15196386

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A method for forming fins of a semiconductor device comprises forming a first hardmask on a substrate, a sacrificial layer on the first hardmask, and a second hardmask on the sacrificial layer. Portions of the second hardmask and the sacrificial layer are removed to form a mandrel. Spacers are formed adjacent to the sacrificial mandrel. A second sacrificial layer is deposited and portions of the second sacrificial layer are removed to expose portions of the spacers and the first hardmask. A first doped region and a second doped region are formed by annealing. The second hardmask and the sacrificial spacer are removed. Undoped portions of the sacrificial mandrel and the second sacrificial layer are removed to further expose portions of the first hardmask. Exposed portions of the first hardmask are removed to expose portions of the semiconductor substrate, and exposed portions of the semiconductor substrate are removed to form fins.

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INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATIONNEW ORCHARD ROAD ARMONK NY 10504

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Cheng, Kangguo Schenectady, US 3099 32749
Clevenger, Lawrence A LaGrangeville, US 787 5051
Pranatharthiharan, Balasubramanian S Watervliet, US 25 186
Zhang, John H Altamont, US 178 1530

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