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CN109003894A - A kind of process improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet - Google Patents

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CN109003894A
CN109003894A CN201810800712.XA CN201810800712A CN109003894A CN 109003894 A CN109003894 A CN 109003894A CN 201810800712 A CN201810800712 A CN 201810800712A CN 109003894 A CN109003894 A CN 109003894A
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Abstract

The invention proposes a kind of processes of SADP technique core mould top round looks in improvement 38nm and following process node.The biggish core model film quality of two layers of etching selection ratio is grown by selection, in first time core model process for refining, the film quality on top is not etched or lost after a little while, using the isotropism feature of wet etching, core model lower membrane is made to form the big small pattern in bottom in top.After removing core model top film layer, in second of core model process for refining, the isotropism feature of wet etching is utilized again, ultimately forms side wall perpendicular to the core model pattern on surface, be conducive to the operation of subsequent side wall and etching technics, greatly improve subsequent double-pattern etching technics window.

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A kind of process improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet
Technical field
The present invention relates to semiconductor integrated circuit manufacturing fields, and in particular to a kind of improvement double-pattern etches core model top Hold the process of fillet.
Background technique
As the process node of semiconductors manufacture is constantly urged downwardly into, critical size constantly reduces, and has had exceeded at present The physics limit of the photoetching process of mainstream.In the manufacture of 38nm and following process node, general to will use autoregistration dual Imaging process (Self-aligned Double Patterning, SADP).In SADP technique, for convenience of subsequent etching work Skill, it is desirable that the side pattern of the side wall (spacer) as hard mask plate is as far as possible perpendicular to crystal column surface.This requires sides The top core model (core) pattern of wall avoids the occurrence of " fillet " pattern (rounding) as far as possible perpendicular to crystal column surface.
Shown in the current following Fig. 1 a~Fig. 1 d of mainstream SADP technique way: using silica as core model 10, by wet Method technique refines core model 10 to the critical size needed, then uses silicon nitride (SiN) as side wall 20.It is gone using wet processing Except the silica of core model 10, hardmask plate of the silicon nitride as subsequent etching processes of side wall 20 is left.Due to wet processing Have the characteristics that isotropic etching, it is general that 10 top of core model can all be caused fillet phenomenon occur, influence subsequent side wall 20 Pattern, finally influence subsequent critical size etching technics.Current technique can only accomplish to reduce 10 nose-circle of core model to the greatest extent The effect at angle, it is difficult to avoid completely.
Summary of the invention
The invention proposes double-patterns in a kind of improvement 38nm and following process node to manufacture (SADP) technique core mould The process of top round looks.
In order to achieve the above object, the technique side that the present invention proposes a kind of improvement double-pattern etching core model top fillet Method, including the following steps:
Core model layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate comprising the first core model layer and the second core model layer;
Carry out first time core model layer micronization processes;
Remove the second core model layer;
Carry out second of core model layer micronization processes so that at the top of the first core model layer pattern under isotropic etching effect, Keep vertical profile;
Carry out subsequent side wall technique and core model removal technique.
Further, the first core model layer and the second core model layer have acid etch liquid in core model layer micronization processes Different etching selection ratios.
Further, in the first time core model layer micronization processes, the second core model layer etch amount is less than described first Core model layer.
Further, in the first time core model layer micronization processes, the second core model layer is without etching, just for institute The first core model layer is stated to perform etching.
Further, in the side wall technique, after side wall growth and etching technics, the dielectric layer of deposit is and the side Wall technique has the film layer of different wet process etching selection ratios.
Further, the side wall medium layer is formed using ethyl orthosilicate or high temperature oxide deposition.
Further, the side wall technique further includes the steps that the sacrificial layer of chemical mechanical grinding deposit, the sacrificial layer With the core model layer and the side wall medium layer there are different grinding rates to select ratio.
Further, the sacrificial layer includes silicon nitride, in high density plasma deposition silica and silicon oxynitride It is one or more of.
Further, the second core model layer of the removal and side wall medium layer use wet-etching technology.
Further, the wet-etching technology is compared using side wall medium layer, core model layer and side wall film layer etching selection High chemical agent, including dilute hydrogen fluoride acid or buffered oxide etch liquid.
The invention proposes SADP technique core mould top round looks in a kind of improvement 38nm and following process node Process.The biggish core model film quality of two layers of etching selection ratio, in first time core model process for refining, top are grown by selection Film quality do not etch or lose after a little while, using the isotropism feature of wet etching, core model lower membrane is made to form the big bottom in top Small pattern.After removing core model top film layer, in second of core model process for refining, each to same of wet etching is utilized again Property feature, ultimately forms side wall perpendicular to the core model pattern on surface, is conducive to the operation of subsequent side wall and etching technics, greatly Improve subsequent double-pattern etching technics window.
Detailed description of the invention
Fig. 1 a~Fig. 1 d show SADP process flow chart in the prior art.
Fig. 2 show the process process for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet of present pre-ferred embodiments Figure.
Fig. 3 a~Fig. 3 d show the SADP process flow chart of present pre-ferred embodiments.
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A specific embodiment of the invention is provided below in conjunction with attached drawing, but the present invention is not limited to the following embodiments and the accompanying drawings.Root According to following explanation and claims, advantages and features of the invention will be become apparent from.It should be noted that attached drawing be all made of it is very simple The form of change and use non-accurate ratio, be only used for conveniently, lucidly aid in illustrating the embodiment of the present invention purpose.
Referring to FIG. 2, Fig. 2 show the work for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet of present pre-ferred embodiments Process flow chart.The present invention proposes a kind of process of improvement double-pattern etching core model top fillet, including following step It is rapid:
Step S100: core model layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate comprising the first core model layer and the second core model layer;
Step S200: first time core model layer micronization processes are carried out;
Step S300: removal the second core model layer;
Step S400: carrying out second of core model layer micronization processes, so that pattern is carved in isotropism at the top of the second core model layer Under erosion effect, vertical profile is kept;
Step S500: subsequent side wall technique and core model removal technique are carried out.
The SADP process flow chart of present pre-ferred embodiments is shown referring again to Fig. 3 a~Fig. 3 d, Fig. 3 a~Fig. 3 d. Present pre-ferred embodiments once form the first core model layer 200 and the second core model layer 300 on a semiconductor substrate 100, and described One core model layer 200 and the second core model layer 300 have relatively big difference in core model layer micronization processes (sliming), to acid etch liquid Etching selection ratio, please refer to shown in Fig. 3 a.
In the first time core model layer micronization processes, 300 etch amount of the second core model layer is less than the first core model layer 200.Further, in the first time core model layer micronization processes, the second core model layer 300 without etching, i.e., just for The first core model layer 200 performs etching.It please refers to shown in Fig. 3 b.
Then the second core model layer 300 is removed by wet-etching technology, please referred to shown in Fig. 3 c.Then second is carried out Secondary core model layer micronization processes, so that 200 top pattern of the first core model layer keeps vertical profile under isotropic etching effect, It please refers to shown in Fig. 3 d.Subsequent side wall technique and core model removal technique are finally carried out, the hard exposure mask pattern of preferable side wall is formed, To be conducive to subsequent etching technics.In order to reach the process conditions of requirement, the first core model layer 200, the second core model layer 300, side The deposition thickness of wall is both needed to adjust according to actual needs.
Preferred embodiment according to the present invention, in the side wall technique, after side wall growth and etching technics, the medium of deposit To have the film layer of significantly different wet etching selection ratio with the side wall technique, the side wall medium layer includes but is not limited to layer It is formed using ethyl orthosilicate (TEOS) or high-temperature oxide (HTO) deposition.
Further, the side wall technique further includes the steps that the sacrificial layer of chemical mechanical grinding deposit, the sacrificial layer With the core model layer and the side wall medium layer there is significantly different grinding rate to select ratio.Chemical mechanical grinding deposits sacrificial Domestic animal layer is used depending on process requirements, and the sacrificial layer includes but is not limited to silicon nitride, high density plasma deposition silica One or more of (High Density Plasma, referred to as " HDP ") and silicon oxynitride (SION).
The second core model layer of the removal and side wall medium layer use wet-etching technology, and the wet-etching technology uses side Wall dielectric layer, core model layer and the higher chemical agent of side wall film layer etching selection ratio, including but not limited to dilute hydrogen fluoride acid (Dilute Hydrofluoric Acid, DHP) or buffered oxide etch liquid (Buffered Oxide Etch, BOE), buffer oxide Etching liquid is mixed with water or ammonium fluoride with water by hydrofluoric acid (49%).
In conclusion the invention proposes SADP technique core mould nose-circles in a kind of improvement 38nm and following process node The process of angular looks.The biggish core model film quality of two layers of etching selection ratio is grown by selection, refines work in first time core model When skill, the film quality on top is not etched or is lost after a little while, using the isotropism feature of wet etching, core model lower membrane is made to form top The small pattern in the big bottom in portion.After removing core model top film layer, in second of core model process for refining, wet etching is utilized again Isotropism feature, ultimately form side wall perpendicular to the core model pattern on surface, be conducive to the work of subsequent side wall and etching technics Industry greatly improves subsequent double-pattern etching technics window.
Although the present invention has been disclosed as a preferred embodiment, however, it is not to limit the invention.Skill belonging to the present invention Has usually intellectual in art field, without departing from the spirit and scope of the present invention, when can be used for a variety of modifications and variations.Cause This, the scope of protection of the present invention is defined by those of the claims.

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1. a kind of process for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, characterized in that it comprises the following steps:
Core model layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate comprising the first core model layer and the second core model layer;
Carry out first time core model layer micronization processes;
Remove the second core model layer;
Second of core model layer micronization processes is carried out, so that pattern is kept under isotropic etching effect at the top of the first core model layer Vertical profile;
Carry out subsequent side wall technique and core model removal technique.
2. the process according to claim 1 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute The first core model layer and the second core model layer are stated in core model layer micronization processes, there is different etching selection ratios to acid etch liquid.
3. the process according to claim 1 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute It states in first time core model layer micronization processes, the second core model layer etch amount is less than the first core model layer.
4. the process according to claim 1 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute It states in first time core model layer micronization processes, the second core model layer is carved without etching just for the first core model layer Erosion.
5. the process according to claim 1 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute It states in side wall technique, after side wall growth and etching technics, the dielectric layer of deposit is and the side wall technique has different wet processes The film layer of etching selection ratio.
6. the process according to claim 5 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute Side wall medium layer is stated to be formed using ethyl orthosilicate or high temperature oxide deposition.
7. the process according to claim 5 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute State the sacrificial layer that side wall technique further includes the steps that chemical mechanical grinding deposit, the sacrificial layer and the core model layer and described There are side wall medium layer different grinding rates to select ratio.
8. the process according to claim 7 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute Stating sacrificial layer includes silicon nitride, one or more of high density plasma deposition silica and silicon oxynitride.
9. the process according to claim 5 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that institute The second core model layer of removal and side wall medium layer are stated using wet-etching technology.
10. the process according to claim 8 for improving double-pattern etching core model top fillet, which is characterized in that The wet-etching technology uses side wall medium layer, core model layer and the higher chemical agent of side wall film layer etching selection ratio, including Dilute hydrogen fluoride acid or buffered oxide etch liquid.
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