KR20100138087A - Image sensor and method for manufacuring thereof - Google Patents
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Embodiments relate to an image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same.
An image sensor is a semiconductor device that converts an optical image into an electrical signal, and is mainly a charge coupled device (CCD) and CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Silicon) image sensor (CIS). ).
The CMOS image sensor implements an image by sequentially detecting an electrical signal of each unit pixel in a switching method of forming a photodiode and a MOS transistor in the unit pixel.
The image sensor includes a pixel area that receives light and converts it into electronic data, and a logical area that functions as I / O, signal processing, and data storage.
The pixel region includes a light receiving unit that receives light to generate electric charges, and a pixel device unit which electrically processes the electric charges of the light receiving unit.
In particular, since the function of the element in the pixel region is different from that of the general logic region, the desired characteristic of the desired element is different. In particular, shallow trench isolation (STI) used as an isolation layer requires different characteristics in a pixel region and a logic region.
1 to 5 are cross-sectional views illustrating a process of forming an isolation layer in a logic region and a pixel region of a general image sensor.
1 through 5, trenches T1 and T2 are formed in the logic region L and the pixel region P of the
After filling the trenches T1 and T2 with an insulating material, a planarization process is performed to form
In order to stabilize the gapfill material of the
For this reason, the HDP annealing process, which is an annealing of the gap fill material, may not be performed. However, if the annealing process is not performed, the film quality of the trench gap fill material is not good. Degradation and deterioration of the device may occur.
In addition, since the high temperature thermal process that is to be performed before and after the formation of the STI in addition to the HDP annealing is somewhat difficult, the characteristics of the logic device may be changed.
The embodiment provides an image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same, in which different device isolation layers are applied to a pixel region and a peripheral circuit region.
An image sensor according to an embodiment includes a semiconductor substrate including a logic region and a pixel region; A first trench formed in the logic region and a second trench formed in the pixel region; A first isolation layer formed in the first trench and having a dense film quality by annealing; A barrier layer formed to surround side and bottom surfaces of the second trench; And a second device isolation layer formed on the second trench.
In accordance with another aspect of the present invention, a method of manufacturing an image sensor includes: preparing a semiconductor substrate in which a logic region and a pixel region are defined; Forming a first trench in the logic region; Forming a first device isolation layer having a dense film inside the first trench; Forming a second trench in the pixel region; Forming a barrier layer to surround side and bottom surfaces of the second trench; And forming a second device isolation layer in the second trench.
According to the image sensor and the manufacturing method thereof according to the embodiment, it is possible to form a device isolation film suitable for the characteristics of the logic region and the pixel region.
That is, the device isolation film subjected to the heat treatment process may be formed in the trench of the logic region, thereby improving film quality. In addition, a barrier layer may be formed in the trench of the pixel region to improve channel stop and dark current characteristics of the pixel region.
In addition, since it is not necessary to perform a separate mask process for forming the barrier layer, the reliability of the image sensor may be improved.
In addition, the trench in the pixel region may be formed in the form of a deep trench to improve the cross talk characteristic.
In addition, a linear nitride layer may be formed in the trench of the logic region or the pixel region to improve leakage current and mort characteristics.
An image sensor and a method of manufacturing the same according to an embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.
In the description of the embodiments, where described as being formed "on / over" of each layer, the on / over may be directly or through another layer ( indirectly) includes everything formed.
14, 15 and 16 are cross-sectional views illustrating an image sensor according to an embodiment.
Referring to FIG. 14, a
The first
In this case, the first
The
As illustrated in FIG. 15, a first
As illustrated in FIG. 16, a second
Alternatively, although not shown in the drawing, both the first and second
The first and second
6 to 13, a manufacturing method of an image sensor according to an embodiment will be described.
Referring to FIG. 6, a
The
Although not shown, a low concentration p-type epitaxial layer (p-epi) may be formed on the
The logic region L defined in the
A device isolation film forming process is required to define active regions in the logic region L and the pixel region P. FIG. The device isolation layer may be formed by a shallow trench isolation (STI) process.
Referring to FIG. 6 again, a first trench T1 is formed in the
In order to form the first trenches T1, first, a
The
In addition, a first
Meanwhile, the
7 and 8, a first
The planarization process is performed on the first insulating
Therefore, the first
Meanwhile, a
9, a heat treatment process is performed on the first
The heat treatment process may be selectively performed only on the first
That is, since the
Accordingly, the quality of the first
Referring to FIG. 10, a second trench T2 is formed in the pixel area P. Referring to FIG.
The second trench T2 may be formed by performing a photolithography and etching process on the
For example, the second trench T2 forms a
The second trench T2 may be formed by using the
Referring to FIG. 11, a
For example, the
The
The
Accordingly, since the
In addition, since the
12 and 13, a second insulating
The planarization process is performed on the second insulating
Therefore, the second
Although not shown, a
Referring to FIG. 14, the
Therefore, a first
The first
A
In particular, a separate mask and photo process for forming the barrier layer may be omitted, and productivity may be improved.
In addition, by forming a trench and a gap fill process for the pixel region separately, a device isolation layer structure specialized for the pixel region may be formed without changing the characteristics of the logic region.
21 is a sectional view showing an image sensor of another embodiment.
Referring to FIG. 21, a
The first
For example, the depth of the first
That is, the first
The first
17 to 21 are sectional views showing the manufacturing process of the image sensor of another embodiment.
Referring to FIG. 17, a
The
Although not shown, a low concentration p-type epitaxial layer (p-epi) may be formed on the
The logic region L defined in the
A device isolation film forming process is required to define active regions in the logic region L and the pixel region P. FIG. The device isolation layer may be formed by a shallow trench isolation (STI) process.
Referring to FIG. 17 again, a first trench T1 is formed in the
In order to form the first trenches T1, first, a
The
A
The first trench T1 may be formed by etching the
For example, the first trench T1 may have a first depth D1 corresponding to 200˜1000 μs.
The
Referring to FIG. 18, an insulating film is gap-filled in the first trench T1, and a first
The first
For example, the first
Although not shown, a heat treatment process may be performed on the first
The heat treatment process may be selectively performed only on the first
Referring to FIG. 19, a second trench T2 is formed in the pixel area P. Referring to FIG.
The second trench T2 may be formed by performing a photolithography and etching process on the
For example, the second trench T2 forms a
The second trench T2 may be formed by using the
That is, the second trench T2 may be formed to have a high aspect ratio. For example, the aspect ratio of the second trench T2 may be 1: 4 to 10 or more. The second trench T2 may have a second depth D2 corresponding to 1000˜4000 μs.
The second trench T2 may be formed in a deep trench shape to prevent electrical cross talk in the pixel region P. Referring to FIG.
That is, the second trench T2 may block electrons generated in the deep region of the
Referring to FIG. 20, a
For example, the
The
The
Therefore, since the
Meanwhile, the
Next, the second trench T2 is gap-filled to form a second
The second
For example, the second
In addition, the second
In addition, the second
In addition, the second
Referring to FIG. 21, the
Therefore, a first
The first
That is, since the first
In addition, a
In addition, the second
Accordingly, device isolation layers 235 and 255 that satisfy the characteristics of the logic region L and the pixel region P may be formed.
In addition, a separate mask and photo process for forming the
In addition, by forming a trench and a gap fill process for the pixel region separately, a device isolation layer structure specialized for the pixel region may be formed without changing the characteristics of the logic region.
As described above with reference to the drawings illustrating a semiconductor device and a method for manufacturing the same according to the present invention, the present invention is not limited by the embodiments and drawings disclosed herein, but within the technical scope of the present invention Of course, various modifications may be made by those skilled in the art.
1 to 5 are cross-sectional views showing the manufacturing process of the image sensor according to the prior art.
6 to 13 are cross-sectional views illustrating a manufacturing process of an image sensor according to an embodiment.
14 to 18 are cross-sectional views illustrating a manufacturing process of an image sensor according to another exemplary embodiment.
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