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 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 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.

Abstract: Methods are provided for forming integrated circuit devices. A spin on glass (SOG) insulating layer is formed on an integrated circuit substrate. The SOG insulating layer includes sidewalls that define contact holes therein and spacers are formed on the sidewalls of the SOG insulating layer. Integrated circuit devices are also provided. The integrated circuit devices include an integrated circuit substrate, a spin on glass (SOG) insulating layer on the integrated circuit substrate. The SOG insulating layer includes sidewalls that define contact holes therein and spacers are provided on sidewalls of the SOG insulating layer.

Abstract: The present invention forms a intermediate layer between a conductive layer and BPSG layer. In one embodiment, this intermediate layer is a buffer layer that absorbs excess P ions from the BPSG layer to suppress the formation of bubbles and thereby prevent short circuits that may be caused due to the presence of bubbles in the BPSG layer. In the second embodiment the intermediate layer is a thin nitride layer, which prevents the conductive layer and BPSG layer from being in direct contact with each other to suppress the formation of bubbles and also prevent short circuits that may be caused due to the presence of bubbles in the BPSG layer.