Abstract: Compositions that can be used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, comprising perhydro-polysilazane having a weight average molecular weight of about 300 to about 3,000 and a polydispersity index of about 1.8 to about 3.0 are provided. Solutions comprising the compositions of the present invention, methods of forming films in a semiconductor manufacturing process, and methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices are also provided.

Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a first structure having a recess having a bottom and opposing side surfaces, and a second structure conformally disposed on the bottom and side surfaces of the recess. The second structure includes a multilayer having two layers having a thickness substantially smaller than a width of the recess. Methods of manufacturing a semiconductor device include providing a first structure having a recess in a deposition chamber and flowing first and second reactants over the first structure for a first period at first and second flow rates. Then, the flow rates of the first second reactants to the first structure are substantially reduced for a pause period. The first and second reactants are then flowed over the first structure for a second period at third and fourth flow rates. The deposition and pause steps may be repeated until a multilayer having a desired thickness is formed.

Abstract: Methods of forming an insulating layer in a semiconductor device are provided in which a metal oxide layer is formed on a semiconductor structure that includes a plurality of gap regions thereon. A spin-on-glass layer is formed on the metal oxide layer, and then the semiconductor structure is heated to a temperature of at least about 400° C. The spin-on-glass layer may comprise a siloxane-based material, a silanol-based material or a silazane-based material.

Abstract: A method is provided for forming silicon oxide layers during the processing of semiconductor devices by applying a SOG layer including polysilazane to a substrate and then substantially converting the SOG layer to a silicon oxide layer using an oxidant solution. The oxidant solution may include one or more oxidants including, for example, ozone, peroxides, permanganates, hypochlorites, chlorites, chlorates, perchlorates, hypobromites, bromites, bromates, hypoiodites, iodites, iodates and strong acids.

Abstract: Methods of forming a thin film on an integrated circuit substrate including a stepped portion are provided. A spin on glass (SOG) film is formed on the substrate including the stepped portion to fill a recess defined by the stepped portion. The SOG film is soft baked at a temperature of less than 400° C. The soft baked SOG film is etched and an insulation film is formed on the etched SOG film. Methods of forming a trench isolation film including soft baking an SOG film are also provided.

Abstract: Compositions that can be used in semiconductor manufacturing processes, comprising perhydro-polysilazane having a weight average molecular weight of about 300 to about 3,000 and a polydispersity index of about 1.8 to about 3.0 are provided. Solutions comprising the compositions of the present invention, methods of forming films in a semiconductor manufacturing process, and methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices are also provided.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a silicon nitride layer on a semiconductor substrate on which a predetermined pattern is formed. The silicon nitride layer includes a plurality of bonds formed between silicon and nitrogen. A portion of the bonds formed between silicon and nitrogen is broken to form at least one free bonding site on a surface of the silicon nitride layer. A silane compound and a flow fill method are used to form a silicon oxide layer on the silicon nitride layer.

Abstract: Methods of forming material in a gap in a substrate include forming a pattern to define a gap on a substrate. A bottom oxide layer is formed on a surface of the substrate and substantially filling the gap. The bottom oxide layer is etched back inside an opening in the gap to expose side walls of the gap so that a residual bottom oxide layer remains at a bottom of the gap. A top oxide layer is selectively deposited on the residual bottom oxide layer, wherein the top oxide layer is deposited in a first direction toward the opening at a faster rate than in a second direction away from the side walls.

Abstract: A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a silicon nitride layer on a semiconductor substrate on which a predetermined pattern is formed. The silicon nitride layer includes a plurality of bonds formed between silicon and nitrogen. A portion of the bonds formed between silicon and nitrogen is broken to form at least one free bonding site on a surface of the silicon nitride layer. A silane compound and a flow fill method are used to form a silicon oxide layer on the silicon nitride layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming a silicon oxide layer of a semiconductor device capable of insulating between fine conductive patterns without causing a process failure, and for forming a wiring having the silicon oxide layer. After forming conductive patterns on a semiconductor substrate, an anti-oxidation layer is sequentially formed on the conductive patterns and on the semiconductor substrate. The anti-oxidation layer prevents an oxidant from penetrating into the conductive patterns and the semiconductor substrate. A reflowable oxide layer is formed by coating a reflowable oxidizing material on the anti-oxidation layer while burying the conductive patterns. The silicon oxide layer is formed by thermally treating the reflowable oxide layer. Then, the silicon oxide layer filled between conductive patterns and the anti-oxidation layer exposed to the semiconductor substrate are etched so as to form a contact hole, thereby forming the wiring of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method of forming a SOG insulation layer of a semiconductor device comprises forming the SOG insulation layer on a substrate having a stepped pattern by using a polysilazane in a solution state, performing a pre-bake process for removing solvent elements of the insulation layer at a temperature of 50 to 350° C., performing a hard bake process for restraining particles from forming at a temperature of 350 to 500° C., and annealing at a temperature of 600 to 1200° C. The method of the invention further includes planarizing the insulation layer between the hard bake process and the annealing step. Also, the hard bake process can be omitted.

Abstract: A method of forming a trench-type device isolation layer in which a trench is filled through two steps, wherein a polysilazane solution is coated on a semiconductor substrate, in which a trench for device isolation layer is formed, in a spin on glass (SOG) manner to form an SOG layer filling a predetermined portion of the trench. In order to maintain a conformal coating thickness without overfilling the trench, the polysilazane solution preferably has a solid-state perhydro polysilazane ([SiH2NH]n) of between about 5 to about 15 percent by weight. Following formation of the SOG layer, a subsequent annealing process is carried out. The SOG layer is etched to make a top surface of the remaining SOG layer recessed down to a degree of about 1000 Å from an inlet of the trench, and a remaining space of the trench is filled with an ozone TEOS USG layer or an HDP CVD layer.

Abstract: Disclosed are methods for forming a silicon oxide layer of a semiconductor device capable of insulating between fine conductive patterns without causing a process failure, and for forming a wiring having the silicon oxide layer. After forming conductive patterns on a semiconductor substrate, an anti-oxidation layer is sequentially formed on the conductive patterns and on the semiconductor substrate. The anti-oxidation layer prevents an oxidant from penetrating into the conductive patterns and the semiconductor substrate. A reflowable oxide layer is formed by coating a reflowable oxidizing material on the anti-oxidation layer while burying the conductive patterns. The silicon oxide layer is formed by thermally treating the reflowable oxide layer. Then, the silicon oxide layer filled between conductive patterns and the anti-oxidation layer exposed to the semiconductor substrate are etched so as to form a contact hole, thereby forming the wiring of the semiconductor device.

Abstract: A method of forming a SOG insulation layer of a semiconductor device comprises the steps of forming the SOG insulation layer on a substrate having a stepped pattern using a solution containing a polysilazane in an amount of less than 20% by weight in terms concentration of solid content, performing a pre-bake process for removing solvent ingredients in the insulation layer at a temperature of 50 to 350° C., and annealing at a temperature of 600 to 1200° C. The method of the invention further includes performing a hard bake process at a temperature of about 400° C. between the pre-bake process and the annealing step. Also, the polysilazane is desirably contained in an amount of 10 to 15% by weight.

Abstract: A method of forming a trench-type device isolation layer in which a trench is filled through two steps, wherein a polysilazane solution is coated on a semiconductor substrate, in which a trench for device isolation layer is formed, in a spin on glass (SOG) manner to form an SOG layer filling a predetermined portion of the trench. In order to maintain a conformal coating thickness without overfilling the trench, the polysilazane solution preferably has a solid-state perhydro polysilazane ([SiH2NH]n) of between about 5 to about 15 percent by weight. Following formation of the SOG layer, a subsequent annealing process is carried out. The SOG layer is etched to make a top surface of the remaining SOG layer recessed down to a degree of about 1000 Å from an inlet of the trench, and a remaining space of the trench is filled with an ozone TEOS USG layer or an HDP CVD layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a SOG insulation layer of a semiconductor device comprises the steps of forming the SOG insulation layer on a substrate having a stepped pattern using a solution containing a polysilazane in an amount of less than 20% by weight in terms concentration of solid content, performing a pre-bake process for removing solvent ingredients in the insulation layer at a temperature of 50 to 350° C., and annealing at a temperature of 600 to 1200° C. The method of the invention further includes performing a hard bake process at a temperature of about 400° C. between the pre-bake process and the annealing step. Also, the polysilazane is desirably contained in an amount of 10 to 15% by weight.

Abstract: A method of forming a SOG insulation layer of a semiconductor device comprises forming the SOG insulation layer on a substrate having a stepped pattern by using a polysilazane in a solution state, performing a prebake process for removing solvent elements of the insulation layer at a temperature of 50 to 350° C., performing a hard bake process for restraining particles from forming at a temperature of 350 to 500° C., and annealing at a temperature of 600 to 1200° C. The method of the invention further includes planarizing the insulation layer between the hard bake process and the annealing step. Also, the hard bake process can be omitted.