Patent ID: 6110796
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of improving junction leakage problem as STI and Salicide processes are performed, wherein a conductive region and a STI structure are formed in a substrate, the conductive region connects to STI structure, and there is a sidewall recess formed between the conductive region and STI structure to expose the substrate, comprising the steps of:forming an insulating layer on the STI structure, the sidewall recess and the conductive region;forming a photoresist layer on the insulating layer, the photoresist layer covering the STI structure and the periphery of the STI structure;performing an etching process on the insulating layer using the photoresist layer as a mask;removing the photoresist layer; andperforming a Salicide process on the insulating layer and the conductive region.