Method for creating a self-aligned SOI diode by removing a polysilicon gate during processing

A method of forming a self-aligned SOI diode, the method comprising depositing a protective structure over a substrate; implanting a plurality of diffusion regions of variable dopant types in an area between at least one pair of isolation regions in the substrate, the plurality of diffusion regions...

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Main Authors Chatty, Kiran V, Gauthier, Jr, Robert J, Muhammad, Mujahid, Putnam, Christopher S
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.11.2006
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Summary:A method of forming a self-aligned SOI diode, the method comprising depositing a protective structure over a substrate; implanting a plurality of diffusion regions of variable dopant types in an area between at least one pair of isolation regions in the substrate, the plurality of diffusion regions separated by a diode junction, wherein the implanting aligns an upper surface of the diode junction with the protective structure; and removing the protective structure. The method further comprises forming a silicide layer over the diffusion regions and aligned with the protective structure. The protective structure comprises a hard mask, wherein the hard mask comprises a silicon nitride layer. Alternatively, the protective structure comprises a polysilicon gate and insulating spacers on opposite sides of the gate. Furthermore, in the removing step, the spacers remain on the substrate.