Methods of forming different FinFET devices having different fin heights and an integrated circuit product containing such devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9530775
APP PUB NO 20140367795A1
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13916013

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One illustrative method disclosed herein includes forming a plurality of trenches in a plurality of active regions of a substrate that defines at least a first plurality of fins and a second plurality of fins for first and second FinFET devices, respectively, forming liner materials adjacent to the first and second plurality of fins, wherein the liner materials adjacent the first fins and the second fins have a different thickness. The method also includes removing insulating material to expose portions of the liner materials, performing an etching process to remove portions of the liner materials so as to expose at least one fin in the first plurality of fins to a first height and at least one of the second plurality of fins to a second height that is different from the first height.

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Cai, Xiuyu Niskayuna, US 195 3752
Cheng, Kangguo Schenectady, US 3073 29791
Khakifirooz, Ali Mountain View, US 842 11906
Xie, Ruilong Niskayuna, US 1432 10785

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