Patent ID: 6326288
Filing Date: 2001-12-04
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method for producing an integrated circuit using a CMOS process, in particular a high voltage CMOS process, wherein components are formed within troughs of different depths and of a first conductivity type, in particular N-type troughs, which are formed in a substrate layer of a second conductivity type opposite to the first conductivity type, in particular a P-type substrate, the method being characterized in thatan SOI wafer substrate (10) is used that comprises a top substrate layer (26) for forming the CMOS components (34-40), a lateral insulation layer (24) provided beneath the substrate layer, and a support layer (22) arranged beneath the insulation layer,the top substrate layer (26) has a thickness less than or equal to the greatest trough depth of the CMOS process,the top substrate layer (26) is provided with vertical insulation areas (28) down to the subjacent lateral insulation layer (24), andcomponents (34-40) are formed within areas (32) of the substrate layer (26) intermediate the vertical insulation areas (28) using the CMOS process, wherein the troughs (42, 44) of the greatest depth (high-voltage N-type trough) extend to the insulation layer (24) and fill the respective area (32) entirely, and wherein components (34, 36) are integrated directly in the troughs (42, 44) of the greatest depth (high-voltage N-type trough), whereas, for components (38, 40) requiring a lesser trough depth, the troughs (46, 48) (logic N-type trough) surrounding these components are provided in troughs (42, 44) of the greatest depth (high-voltage N-type trough).