Method of forming dual gate oxide

Abstract

A method of forming a dual gate oxide is disclosed which includes: providing a silicon substrate; depositing a first silicon oxide film over the silicon substrate; coating a photoresist over the first silicon oxide film; exposing and developing the photoresist to expose a portion of the first silicon oxide film; coating a crosslinking agent containing amine compound or polyamine compound on the photoresist and performing a heat curing process, thereby forming a protective layer of crosslinked macromolecules over the photoresist; removing the remaining crosslinking agent; performing a wet etching process to reduce a thickness of, or completely remove, the exposed portion of the first silicon oxide film; removing the photoresist and the protective layer formed thereon; and depositing a second silicon oxide film.

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