Uniform shallow trench isolation regions and the method of forming the same

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PATENT NO 9142402
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13307847

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A method includes performing a plasma treatment on a first surface of a first material and a second surface of a second material simultaneously, wherein the first material is different from the second material. A third material is formed on treated first surface of the first material and on treated second surface of the second material. The first, the second, and the third materials may include a hard mask, a semiconductor material, and an oxide, respectively.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY LTDHSINCHU

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Jeng, Pei-Ren Chu-Bei, TW 113 2440
Lee, Tze-Liang Hsin-Chu, TW 403 4505
Lien, Hao-Ming Hsin-Chu, TW 34 329
Liou, Yu-Ling Taoyuan, TW 2 12
Peng, Chih-Tang Taipei, TW 74 691

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