Method for manufacturing a semiconductor device

CN115513136BActive Publication Date: 2026-10-30TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD
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CN202210150371.2
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CN · China
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Patents(China)
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Priority Date
2021-08-30
Filing Date
2022-02-18
Publication Date
2026-10-30
Estimated Expiration
2042-02-18

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Abstract

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes at least the following steps. A sacrificial substrate is provided. An epitaxial layer is formed on the sacrificial substrate. An etch stop layer is formed on the epitaxial layer. Carbon atoms are implanted into the etch stop layer. A cap layer and a device layer are formed on the etch stop layer. A handle substrate is bonded to the device layer. The sacrificial substrate, the epitaxial layer, and the etch stop layer with the carbon atoms are removed from the handle substrate.
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Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device. More specifically, this invention relates to a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device in which an etch stop layer contains carbon atoms. Background Technology

[0002] Traditional silicon-on-insulator (SOI) CMOS devices typically have a thin silicon layer (also known as the active layer) on an insulating layer such as a buried oxide (BOX) layer. Active devices, such as MOSFETs, are formed in active regions within the active layer. These active devices are separated from the substrate by the BOX layer. SOI substrates are particularly useful in reducing problems associated with the reverse body effect, latch-up, soft error rates, and junction capacitance. Therefore, SOI technology enables higher speed performance, higher package density, and lower power consumption. Summary of the Invention

[0003] A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes at least the following steps: providing a sacrificial substrate; forming an epitaxial layer on the sacrificial substrate; forming an etch stop layer on the epitaxial layer; implanting carbon atoms into the etch stop layer; forming a capping layer and a device layer on the etch stop layer; bonding a disposal substrate to the device layer; and removing the sacrificial substrate, the epitaxial layer, and the etch stop layer containing the carbon atoms from the disposal substrate.

[0004] A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes at least the following steps: providing a sacrificial substrate; forming an etch stop layer on the sacrificial substrate; oxidizing a portion of the etch stop layer to form an oxide layer between the sacrificial substrate and the remaining etch stop layer; forming a capping layer on the remaining etch stop layer; performing a first etching process to remove the sacrificial substrate; performing a second etching process to remove the oxide layer; and performing a third etching process to remove the remaining etch stop layer. The etchants used in the first, second, and third etching processes are different.

[0005] A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes at least the following steps: providing a sacrificial substrate; forming an etch stop layer on the sacrificial substrate; implanting oxygen atoms into the etch stop layer; performing a thermal annealing process to convert the lower portion of the etch stop layer into an oxide layer; forming a capping layer on the etch stop layer; forming a device layer on the capping layer; bonding a disposal substrate to the device layer; and removing the sacrificial substrate, the oxide layer, and the etch stop layer from the disposal substrate. Attached Figure Description

[0006] The best understanding of all aspects of this disclosure will be achieved by reading the following detailed description in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that, in accordance with standard practice in the industry, the various features are not drawn to scale. In fact, the dimensions of the various features may be increased or decreased arbitrarily for clarity of explanation.

[0007] Figures 1A to 1K This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a manufacturing process for a semiconductor device according to some embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0008] Figures 2A to 2M This is a schematic cross-sectional view of a manufacturing process for a semiconductor device according to some alternative embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0009] Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an intermediate stage in the manufacturing process of a semiconductor device according to some alternative embodiments of the present disclosure.

[0010] Explanation of icon numbers

[0011] 10, 20: Semiconductor devices

[0012] 100, 100': Sacrificial substrate

[0013] 200: Epitaxial layer

[0014] 300, 1300: Oxide layer

[0015] 400, 402, 1200: Etching stop layers

[0016] 500: Top cover layer

[0017] 600: Transistor

[0018] 602: Gate dielectric layer

[0019] 604: Gate

[0020] 606: Spacer wall

[0021] 608: Source / Drain Region

[0022] 700, 1102: Dielectric layer

[0023] 800: Contact Pattern

[0024] 802: Through-hole pattern

[0025] 804: Wiring Pattern

[0026] 900: Substrate treatment

[0027] 1002, 1004: Conductive contacts

[0028] 1100: Power rail

[0029] 1104: Conductive Pattern

[0030] 1106: Through hole

[0031] 1200a: First etch termination layer

[0032] 1200b: Second etch stop layer

[0033] DL: Component Layer

[0034] GS: Gate structure

[0035] IP1, IP2: Ion Implantation Process

[0036] OP: Oxygen atom

[0037] TA: Hot annealing process Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following disclosure provides numerous different embodiments or instances for implementing various features of the provided subject matter. Specific examples of elements and arrangements are illustrated below to simplify this disclosure. Of course, these are merely examples and not intended to be limiting. For example, in the following description, forming a first feature on or over a second feature may include embodiments in which the first and second features are formed in direct contact, and may also include embodiments in which an additional feature may be formed between the first and second features such that the first and second features are not in direct contact. Furthermore, reference numerals and / or letters may be repeated throughout this disclosure. Such repetition is for the sake of brevity and clarity and does not in itself imply a relationship between the various embodiments and / or configurations discussed.

[0039] Furthermore, for ease of explanation, spatially relative terms such as “beneath,” “below,” “lower,” “above,” and “upper” may be used herein to describe the relationship between one element or feature shown in the figures and another element or feature. In addition to the orientations illustrated in the figures, these spatially relative terms are also intended to encompass different orientations of the device in use or operation. The device may have other orientations (rotated 90 degrees or in other orientations), and the spatially relative descriptive terms used herein will be interpreted accordingly.

[0040] Figures 1A to 1K This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of a semiconductor device 10 according to some embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 1A A sacrificial substrate 100 is provided. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 comprises a semiconductor material. For example, the sacrificial substrate 100 comprises silicon. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 comprises monocrystalline silicon. In some alternative embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 comprises polycrystalline silicon. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 is heavily doped with a dopant. For example, the sacrificial substrate 100 is doped with a p-type dopant, such as boron or BF2. That is, in some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 is referred to as P... + Silicon wafer.

[0041] In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 is subsequently subjected to epitaxial and / or oxidation operations and is completely removed during a further thinning operation. Therefore, the sacrificial substrate 100 can be a very inexpensive, lower-grade wafer. For example, the sacrificial substrate 100 is a test wafer or even a mechanical wafer. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 has a defect-free top surface to enable high-quality epitaxial growth thereon, and the sacrificial substrate 100 has low warpage characteristics to sustain subsequent bonding operations.

[0042] In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 has a very wide range of doping levels. For example, the doping concentration is between about 1 x 18 cm⁻¹. -3 Up to 1x20cm -3 The range of doping concentrations. Choosing a lower limit for the doping concentration (which will result in a wafer resistivity of approximately 0.1 Ohm-cm) allows for maintaining a high etching rate when removing the sacrificial substrate 100 in subsequent processes. The upper limit for the doping concentration (which will result in a resistivity of approximately 10...) -3 The Ohm-cm is determined based on the ability to grow defect-free epitaxial layers on it.

[0043] like Figure 1AAs shown, an epitaxial layer 200 is formed on a sacrificial substrate 100. In some embodiments, the epitaxial layer 200 is epitaxially grown on the sacrificial substrate 100. In some embodiments, epitaxial conditions such as temperature and feed gas are selected to provide high-quality (e.g., defect-free) epitaxial films and high yield. Similar to the sacrificial substrate 100, the epitaxial layer 200 also comprises a semiconductor material. For example, the epitaxial layer 200 comprises silicon. In some embodiments, the epitaxial layer 200 comprises monocrystalline silicon. In some alternative embodiments, the epitaxial layer 200 comprises polycrystalline silicon. In some embodiments, the epitaxial layer 200 is lightly doped with a dopant. For example, the epitaxial layer 200 is doped with a p-type dopant, such as boron or BF2. That is, in some embodiments, the epitaxial layer 200 is referred to as P... - Silicon layer. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200 have the same conductivity type. In some embodiments, the doping concentration of the sacrificial substrate 100 is greater than the doping concentration of the epitaxial layer 200.

[0044] In some embodiments, an oxide layer 300 is formed on the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the oxide layer 300 is formed to partially enclose the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200. For example, the oxide layer 300 is formed to cover the bottom surface and sidewalls of the sacrificial substrate 100. Simultaneously, the oxide layer 300 also covers the sidewalls of the epitaxial layer 200. Figure 1A As shown, the oxide layer 300 does not cover the top surface of the epitaxial layer 200. In other words, at this stage, the top surface of the epitaxial layer 200 is exposed.

[0045] In some embodiments, the oxide layer 300 is formed by oxidizing the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200. For example, the bottom surface of the sacrificial substrate 100, the sidewalls of the sacrificial substrate 100, and the sidewalls of the epitaxial layer 200 are oxidized to transform a portion of the sacrificial substrate 100 and a portion of the epitaxial layer 200 into the oxide layer 300. In some embodiments, oxidation conditions are selected to form a high-quality (e.g., defect-free) oxide and a high-quality interface between the oxide layer 300 and the sacrificial substrate 100 and between the oxide layer 300 and the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the oxidation process includes thermal oxidation, such as dry oxidation. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200 are thermally oxidized to a thickness equal to the desired thickness of the buried oxide (BOX), for example, between about 20 nm and 200 nm. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, a BOX thickness greater than 200 nm is desired. As described above, the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200 comprise silicon. Therefore, the oxide layer 300 may include SiO2. It should be noted that the method of forming the oxide layer 300 is not limited to oxidation processes. In some alternative embodiments, the oxide layer 300 is formed by depositing an oxide material on the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200 without consuming the sacrificial substrate 100 and the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the oxide material includes SiO2 or other suitable oxides. In some embodiments, the oxide layer 300 is deposited by chemical vapor deposition (CVD), physical vapor deposition (PVD), atomic layer deposition (ALD), or other suitable methods. In some embodiments, the oxide layer 300 can sufficiently prevent dopants (e.g., boron) or impurities from diffusing from the sacrificial layer 100 and the epitaxial layer 200.

[0046] Reference Figure 1B An etch stop layer 402 is formed on the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the material of the etch stop layer 402 includes SiGe:B. That is, the etch stop layer 402 is formed by depositing a SiGe:B layer on the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the SiGe:B layer is deposited by an epitaxial deposition process. In some embodiments, the epitaxial deposition includes a selective epitaxial deposition process. That is, the etch stop layer 402 is deposited on the epitaxial layer 200 and not on the oxide layer 300. Figure 1BAs shown, the etch stop layer 402 is in direct contact with the underlying epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the etch stop layer 402 is in a single-crystalline state. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, the etch stop layer 402 may be in a polycrystalline state.

[0047] Reference Figure 1B as well as Figure 1C After forming an etch stop layer 402 on the epitaxial layer 200, an ion implantation process IP1 is performed on the etch stop layer 402. In some embodiments, carbon atoms are implanted into the etch stop layer 402 by the ion implantation process IP1, thereby forming an etch stop layer 400 covering the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the etch stop layer 400 is made of SiGeC:B. In some embodiments, the implantation energy of the ion implantation process IP1 is in the range of about 5 keV to about 100 keV. In some embodiments, the carbon content in the etch stop layer 400 is in the range of about 0.5% to about 2.0%, and the germanium content in the etch stop layer 400 is in the range of about 25% to about 30%. On the other hand, the boron concentration in the etch stop layer 400 is about 1 x 10⁻⁶. 20 atoms / cm 3 Up to approximately 3x10 20 atoms / cm 3 The range.

[0048] although Figure 1B as well as Figure 1C This disclosure shows that carbon atoms are implanted after the formation of the etch stop layer 402 made of SiGe:B, but this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, carbon atoms may be introduced during the epitaxial deposition process of the etch stop layer 402. That is, the etch stop layer 402 already comprises SiGeC:B after its formation is complete.

[0049] Reference Figure 1DA capping layer 500 is formed on the etch stop layer 400. In some embodiments, the material of the capping layer 500 includes elemental semiconductor materials, such as silicon, germanium, gallium, arsenic, etc. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, the material of the capping layer 500 includes alloy semiconductors, such as silicon germanium, silicon germanium carbide, gallium arsenide phosphide, indium gallium phosphide, etc. In some embodiments, the capping layer 500 also includes other features, such as various doped regions, buried layers, and / or epitaxial layers. For example, depending on design requirements, the capping layer 500 includes various doped regions (e.g., p-type wells or n-type wells). The doped regions are doped with p-type dopants, such as boron or BF2, and / or n-type dopants, such as phosphorus or arsenic. Furthermore, the doped regions can be formed directly on the capping layer 500, in a p-well structure, in an N-well structure, in a double-well structure, or as a bump structure. In some embodiments, Figure 1D The structure shown is called a silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrate.

[0050] Reference Figure 1E A plurality of transistors 600 are formed on a capping layer 500. In some embodiments, each transistor 600 includes a gate structure GS, a pair of spacers 606, and a source / drain (S / D) region 608. In some embodiments, the gate structure GS includes a gate dielectric layer 602 and a gate 604. The gate dielectric layer 602 and the gate 604 are formed on the capping layer 500 in a bottom-to-top order. The gate dielectric layer 602 includes silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, a high-k dielectric material, or a combination thereof. It should be noted that the high-k dielectric material is generally a dielectric material with a dielectric constant greater than 4. High-k dielectric materials include metal oxides. Examples of metal oxides used for high-k dielectric materials include oxides of Li, Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Sc, Y, Zr, Hf, Al, La, Ce, Pr, Nd, Sm, Eu, Gd, Tb, Dy, Ho, Er, Tm, Yb, Lu, and / or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the gate dielectric layer 602 is formed by a suitable process, such as CVD, PVD, ALD, flowable chemical vapor deposition (FCVD), thermal oxidation, UV-ozone oxidation, or a combination thereof.

[0051] like Figure 1EAs shown, gate 604 is formed on gate dielectric layer 602. In some embodiments, gate 604 is formed by depositing a metal material using a suitable process (e.g., ALD, CVD, PVD, electroplating, or a combination thereof). In some embodiments, gate 604 comprises TiN, WN, TaN, Ru, Ti, Ag, Al, TiAl, TiAlN, TaC, TaCN, TaSiN, Mn, or Zr. Although not shown, gate 604 may be a multilayer structure. In other words, in some embodiments, gate 604 comprises a barrier layer, a work function layer, or a combination thereof.

[0052] In some embodiments, a spacer wall 606 is formed adjacent to the gate structure GS. For example, spacer wall 606 is formed on the sidewalls of the gate dielectric layer 602 and the sidewalls of the gate 604. Spacer wall 606 is formed of silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, silicon carbide, fluorine-doped silicate glass (FSG), a low-k dielectric material, or a combination thereof. It should be noted that the low-k dielectric material is generally a dielectric material with a dielectric constant lower than 3.9. Spacer wall 606 can be a multilayer structure having one or more liner layers. The liner layer includes a dielectric material, such as silicon oxide, silicon nitride, and / or other suitable materials. The formation of spacer wall 606 can be achieved by depositing a suitable dielectric material and anisotropically etching away the dielectric material.

[0053] As described above, the capping layer 500 may include various doped regions. In some embodiments, these doped regions serve as the S / D region 608 of the transistor 600. In some embodiments, the S / D region 608 is doped with a p-type dopant. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, the S / D region 608 is doped with an n-type dopant. In some embodiments, a portion of the capping layer 500 is removed by etching or other suitable processes, and the dopant is formed in the hollow region by epitaxial growth. For example, an epitaxial layer comprising SiGe, SiC, or other suitable materials forms the S / D region 608. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, the dopant is doped into the S / D region 608 by ion implantation.

[0054] In some embodiments, the capping layer 500 further includes an isolation region (not shown) formed to isolate adjacent transistors 600. The isolation region utilizes isolation techniques, such as local oxidation of silicon (LOCOS) or shallow trench isolation (STI), to electrically isolate various regions. In some embodiments, the isolation region comprises silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, other suitable materials, or combinations thereof.

[0055] like Figure 1E As shown, transistor 600 is a planar metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistor. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, transistor 600 may be a Fin Field-Effect (FinFET) transistor or other types of transistors.

[0056] In some embodiments, during the formation of transistor 600, Figure 1E The structure shown is subjected to various high-temperature processes. For example, the epitaxial growth process temperature for the source / drain region 608 is in the range of about 420°C to about 500°C. The process temperature for processing the gate dielectric layer 602 by decoupled plasma nitridation (DPN) and / or postnitridation annealing (PNA) is in the range of about 350°C to about 650°C. The process temperatures for further processing the transistor 600 by rapid thermal annealing (RTA) and flash annealing are in the range of about 850°C to about 950°C and about 1050°C to about 1150°C, respectively. Typically, these high-temperature processes cause boron atoms in the etch stop layer to diffuse into the adjacent epitaxial layer 200 and the adjacent capping layer 500, resulting in device performance degradation. However, as mentioned above, carbon atoms are implanted in the etch stop layer 400. These carbon atoms prevent boron atoms from diffusing out of the etch stop layer 400. In other words, by implanting carbon atoms into the etch stop layer 400, boron atoms are trapped within the etch stop layer 400, thereby effectively eliminating the problem of boron diffusion. This ensures the performance of the subsequently formed device.

[0057] like Figure 1EAs shown, a dielectric layer 700 and a contact pattern 800 are formed on transistor 600. In some embodiments, the dielectric layer 700 is formed to encapsulate transistor 600. The dielectric layer 700 includes, for example, silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride, carbon-doped silicon oxide (e.g., SiCOH), and / or combinations thereof. In some embodiments, the dielectric layer 700 is formed to a suitable thickness by FCVD, CVD, high-density plasma chemical vapor deposition (HDPCVD), sub-atmospheric chemical vapor deposition (SACVD), spin coating, or other suitable methods. For simplicity, the dielectric layer 700 is shown as... Figure 1E The dielectric layer 700 is depicted as a single block layer, but it should be understood that the dielectric layer 700 may consist of multiple dielectric layers.

[0058] In some embodiments, contact patterns 800 are embedded in dielectric layer 700. In some embodiments, each contact pattern 800 includes a via pattern 802 and a wiring pattern 804. Figure 1E As shown, the via pattern 802 extends vertically while the wiring pattern 804 extends horizontally. That is, the via pattern 802 may be perpendicular to the wiring pattern 804. In some embodiments, one end of the via pattern 802 is connected to the wiring pattern 804 and the other end is connected to the gate 604 of the transistor 600. That is, the contact pattern 800 is electrically connected to the transistor 600. In some embodiments, the contact pattern 800 comprises a metallic material with excellent conductivity. For example, the contact pattern 800 comprises copper, tungsten, cobalt, alloys thereof, or combinations thereof.

[0059] In some embodiments, transistor 600, dielectric layer 700, and contact pattern 800 are collectively referred to as element layer DL. For example, such as Figure 1E As shown, the component layer DL is formed on the top cover layer 500.

[0060] Reference Figure 1FThe disposal substrate 900 is bonded to the device layer DL. For example, the disposal substrate 900 is bonded to the dielectric layer 700. In some embodiments, the disposal substrate 900 is bonded to the device layer DL by fusion bonding. Depending on the future application, the disposal substrate 900 may be an inexpensive mechanical support plate with bondable characteristics (e.g., low surface roughness and low warpage). In some embodiments, the disposal substrate 900 does not have active or passive components. In some embodiments, the disposal substrate 900 also does not have wiring. For example, the disposal substrate 900 may be a blank substrate and is used purely as a support component without providing any signal transmission functionality. In some embodiments, the disposal substrate 900 comprises silicon. In some embodiments, the disposal substrate 900 comprises monocrystalline silicon. In some alternative embodiments, the disposal substrate 900 comprises polycrystalline silicon.

[0061] In some embodiments, prior to the bonding process, the substrate or wafer is cleaned using a standard wet chemical RCA cleaning bath step to remove particles, organic matter, and metallic contaminants, followed by drying with Marangoni or a suitable process. In some embodiments, one or both substrates are treated in plasma to additionally activate the surfaces, thereby improving bonding success rates. Standalone plasma tools or plasma modules integrated into the bonding tool can be used.

[0062] Reference Figure 1F as well as Figure 1G ,Will Figure 1F The structure shown is inverted. Subsequently, the oxide layer 300 is removed. In some embodiments, the oxide layer 300 is removed by an etching process and / or a planarization process. The etching process includes, for example, anisotropic etching (e.g., dry etching) or isotropic etching (e.g., wet etching). In some embodiments, the etchant used for wet etching includes diluted hydrofluoric acid (DHF), etc. On the other hand, dry etching includes, for example, reactive ion etching (RIE), inductively coupled plasma (ICP) etching, electron cyclotron resonance (ECR) etching, neutral beam etching (NBE), etc. In some embodiments, the planarization process includes mechanical polishing and / or chemical mechanical polishing (CMP).

[0063] After the oxide layer 300 is completely removed, a first etching process is performed on the sacrificial substrate 100 to remove the sacrificial substrate 100. In some embodiments, the first etching process includes a dry etching process or a wet etching process. Dry etching processes include, for example, RIE, ICP etching, ECR etching, NBE, etc. When the first etching process is a wet etching process, the etchant used to remove the sacrificial substrate 100 includes a combination of hydrofluoric acid (HF), nitric acid (HNO3), and acetic acid (CH3COOH). That is, the first etching process is hydrofluoric acid / nitric acid / acetic acid (HNA) etching. In some embodiments, the etchant used in the first etching process has a first etching rate for the material of the sacrificial substrate 100 and a second etching rate for the material of the epitaxial layer 200. In some embodiments, the second etching rate is less than the first etching rate. For example, the first etching rate is about 90 to about 100 times faster than the second etching rate. Therefore, the epitaxial layer 200 can be used as an etch stop layer for the first etching process. That is, the sacrificial substrate 100 can be completely removed while the epitaxial layer 200 is hardly damaged.

[0064] Reference Figure 1G as well as Figure 1H A second etching process is performed on the epitaxial layer 200 to remove it. In some embodiments, the second etching process includes a dry etching process or a wet etching process. Dry etching processes include, for example, RIE, ICP etching, ECR etching, NBE, etc. When the second etching process is a wet etching process, the etchant used to remove the epitaxial layer 200 includes tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH). In some embodiments, the etchant used in the second etching process has a third etching rate for the material of the epitaxial layer 200 and a fourth etching rate for the material of the etch stop layer 400. In some embodiments, the fourth etching rate is less than the third etching rate. For example, the third etching rate is about 90 to about 100 times faster than the fourth etching rate. Therefore, the etch stop layer 400 can be used as an etch stop layer for the second etching process. That is, the epitaxial layer 200 can be completely removed while the etch stop layer 400 is hardly damaged.

[0065] Reference Figure 1H as well as Figure 1IA third etching process is performed on the etch stop layer 400 to remove it. In some embodiments, the third etching process includes a dry etching process or a wet etching process. Dry etching processes include, for example, RIE, ICP etching, ECR etching, NBE, etc. When the third etching process is a wet etching process, the etchant used to remove the etch stop layer 400 includes a combination of hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and acetic acid. In some embodiments, the etchant used in the third etching process has a fifth etching rate for the material of the etch stop layer 400 and a sixth etching rate for the material of the capping layer 500. In some embodiments, the sixth etching rate is less than the fifth etching rate. For example, the fifth etching rate is about 50 to about 100 times faster than the sixth etching rate. Therefore, the capping layer 500 can be used as the etch stop layer of the third etching process. That is, the etch stop layer 400 can be completely removed while the capping layer 500 is hardly damaged.

[0066] In some embodiments, by employing a three-step etching process using different etchants, the removal of the sacrificial layer 100, the epitaxial layer 200, and the etch stop layer 400 can be effectively controlled. Therefore, the thickness of the capping layer 500 can be very uniform across the entire capping layer 500, and the total thickness variation (TTV) of the capping layer 500 can be low. In some embodiments, the TTV of the capping layer 500 is in the range of about 500 to about 1500 angstroms. That is, as... Figure 1I The top surface of the top cover layer 500 shown is substantially flat.

[0067] Reference Figure 1J A plurality of conductive contacts 1002 are formed in the top cover layer 500. In some embodiments, the conductive contacts 1002 are embedded in the top cover layer 500. For example, the conductive contacts 1002 penetrate the top cover layer 500 and directly contact the source / drain region 608 of the transistor 600. In other words, the conductive contacts 1002 are electrically connected to the source / drain region 608 of the transistor 600.

[0068] like Figure 1J As shown, a plurality of conductive contacts 1004 are formed in the capping layer 500 and the dielectric layer 700. In some embodiments, the conductive contacts 1004 are embedded in the capping layer 500 and the dielectric layer 700. For example, the conductive contacts 1004 penetrate the capping layer 500 and extend further into the dielectric layer 700 to directly contact the wiring pattern 804 of the contact pattern 800. As described above, the contact pattern 800 is electrically connected to the gate 604 of the transistor 600. Therefore, the conductive contacts 1004 are electrically connected to the transistor 600 through the contact pattern 800.

[0069] In some embodiments, the conductive contacts 1002, 1004 are made of the same material as the contact pattern 800. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, the conductive contacts 1002, 1004 and the contact pattern 800 may be made of different materials. In some embodiments, the conductive contacts 1002, 1004 comprise a metallic material having excellent conductivity. For example, the conductive contacts 1002, 1004 comprise copper, tungsten, cobalt, alloys thereof, or combinations thereof.

[0070] Reference Figure 1K A power rail 1100 is formed on the surface of the top cover layer 500 opposite to the component layer DL to obtain the semiconductor device 10. In some embodiments, the power rail 1100 includes a dielectric layer 1102, a plurality of conductive patterns 1104, and a plurality of vias 1106. For simplicity, the dielectric layer 1102 is shown as a single dielectric layer, and the conductive patterns 1104 are shown as embedded in the dielectric layer 1102. However, from a manufacturing process perspective, the dielectric layer 1102 is composed of at least two dielectric layers, and the conductive patterns 1104 are sandwiched between two adjacent dielectric layers. In some embodiments, the conductive patterns 1104 located at different horizontal levels are interconnected through the vias 1106. In other words, the conductive patterns 1104 are electrically connected to each other through the vias 1106.

[0071] In some embodiments, dielectric layer 1102 comprises silicon oxide, silicon oxynitride, carbon-doped silicon oxide (e.g., SiCOH), and / or combinations thereof. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, dielectric layer 1102 comprises polyimide, epoxy resin, acrylic resin, phenolic resin, benzocyclobutene (BCB), polybenzoxazole (PBO), or any other suitable polymer-based dielectric material. Dielectric layer 1102 can be formed by suitable manufacturing techniques, such as spin coating, CVD, PECVD, etc. In some embodiments, the materials of conductive pattern 1104 and via 1106 include aluminum, titanium, copper, nickel, tungsten, or alloys thereof. Conductive pattern 1104 and via 1106 can be formed by electroplating, deposition, and / or photolithography and etching. In some embodiments, conductive pattern 1104 and underlying via 1106 can be formed simultaneously. It is worth noting that... Figure 1K The number of dielectric layers 1102, conductive patterns 1104, and vias 1106 shown are for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to limit the invention. In some alternative embodiments, depending on the circuit design, fewer or more dielectric layers 1102, conductive patterns 1104, or vias 1106 may be formed.

[0072] like Figure 1KAs shown, the power rail 1100 is electrically connected to the component layer DL via conductive contacts 1002 and 1004. For example, conductive contact 1002 electrically connects the conductive pattern 1104 of the power rail 1100 to the source / drain region 608 of the transistor 600. Simultaneously, conductive contact 1004 electrically connects the conductive pattern 1104 of the power rail 1100 to the gate structure GS of the transistor 600. In some embodiments, the power rail 1100 serves as the ground or power supply for the transistor 600.

[0073] Figures 2A to 2M This is a schematic cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of a semiconductor device 20 according to some alternative embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 2A A sacrificial substrate 100' is provided. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100' comprises a semiconductor material. For example, the sacrificial substrate 100' comprises silicon. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100' comprises monocrystalline silicon. In some alternative embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100' comprises polycrystalline silicon. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100' is lightly doped with a dopant. For example, the sacrificial substrate 100' is doped with a p-type dopant, such as boron or BF2. That is, in some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100' is referred to as P... - Silicon wafer. In some embodiments, the sacrificial substrate 100' is completely removed during further thinning operations. Therefore, the sacrificial substrate 100' can be a very inexpensive, lower-grade wafer. For example, the sacrificial substrate 100' is a test wafer or even a mechanical wafer.

[0074] Reference Figure 2B An etch stop layer 1200 is formed on a sacrificial substrate 100'. In some embodiments, the material of the etch stop layer 1200 includes SiGe. That is, the etch stop layer 1200 is formed by depositing a SiGe layer on the sacrificial substrate 100'. In some embodiments, the SiGe layer is deposited by an epitaxial deposition process. In some embodiments, the epitaxial deposition includes a selective epitaxial deposition process. In some embodiments, the etch stop layer 1200 is formed to a thickness of about 30 nm to about 100 nm. In some embodiments, the germanium content in the etch stop layer 1200 is in the range of about 20% to about 30%. Figure 2B As shown, the etch stop layer 1200 is in direct contact with the underlying sacrificial substrate 100'. In some embodiments, the etch stop layer 1200 is in a monocrystalline state. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, the etch stop layer 1200 may be in a polycrystalline state.

[0075] Reference Figure 2CAfter forming an etch stop layer 1200 on the sacrificial substrate 100', an ion implantation process IP2 is performed on the etch stop layer 1200. In some embodiments, oxygen atoms OP are implanted into the etch stop layer 1200 by the ion implantation process IP2. In some embodiments, the oxygen atoms OP are implanted to a depth deeper in the thickness direction of the etch stop layer 1200, such that the oxygen atoms OP are closer to the bottom surface of the etch stop layer 1200 than the top surface of the etch stop layer 1200. However, the oxygen atoms OP do not reach the bottom surface of the etch stop layer 1200. That is, after the ion implantation process IP2, the sacrificial substrate 100' is spaced apart from the oxygen atoms OP implanted in the etch stop layer 1200. In some embodiments, the implantation energy of the ion implantation process IP2 is in the range of about 5 keV to about 100 keV. In some embodiments, the doping concentration of the oxygen atoms OP is about 1 x 10⁻⁶. 17 cm -3 Up to approximately 3x10 17 cm -3 The range. At this stage, oxygen atoms (OP) are randomly dispersed in the lower part of the etch stop layer 1200.

[0076] Reference Figure 2D as well as Figure 2E A thermal annealing process TA is performed on the doped etch stop layer 1200 to transform a portion (i.e., the lower portion) of the etch stop layer 1200 into an oxide layer 1300. In some embodiments, the thermal annealing process TA is performed at a temperature in the range of about 1200°C to about 1300°C. In some embodiments, the duration of the thermal annealing process TA is in the range of about 5 hours to about 8 hours. In some embodiments, Figure 2DThe structure shown is placed in a nitrogen-filled chamber and the thermal annealing process TA is performed in a nitrogen environment. In some embodiments, the oxide layer 1300 comprises SiO2. In some embodiments, after performing the thermal annealing process TA, the SiGe in the remaining etch stop layer 1200 is in a fully relaxed state. As described above, the etch stop layer 1200 comprises germanium. In some embodiments, germanium atoms in the etch stop layer 1200 push the oxygen atoms OP doped in the etch stop layer 1200 during the thermal annealing process TA, thereby allowing the formed oxide layer 1300 to have a smooth surface. In other words, the germanium atoms allow the formed oxide layer 1300 to be self-aligned. For example, a smooth interface can be seen between the oxide layer 1300 and the remaining etch stop layer 1200. In some embodiments, the oxygen atoms OP can be further pushed down by germanium atoms during the thermal annealing process TA to reach the bottom surface of the original etch stop layer 1200. Therefore, the oxide layer 1300 formed after the thermal annealing (TA) process can directly contact the sacrificial substrate 100', and a smooth interface can be seen between the oxide layer 1300 and the sacrificial substrate 100'. That is, the oxide layer 1300 is formed between the sacrificial substrate 100' and the remaining etch stop layer 1200. However, this disclosure is not limited thereto. In some alternative embodiments, oxygen atoms OP do not reach the bottom surface of the original etch stop layer 1200, and therefore the formed oxide layer 1300 is embedded in the remaining etch stop layer 1200. This situation is as follows... Figure 3 As shown. Figure 3 This is a schematic cross-sectional view of an intermediate stage in the manufacturing process of a semiconductor device 20 according to some alternative embodiments of the present disclosure. (Refer to...) Figure 3 When oxygen atoms OP do not reach the bottom surface of the original etch stop layer 1200, the resulting structure may have the following bottom-to-top stack: a sacrificial layer 100', a first etch stop layer 1200a (i.e., the bottom of the original etch stop layer 1200), an oxide layer 1300 (i.e., a layer obtained by oxidizing the middle portion of the original etch stop layer 1200), and a second etch stop layer 1200b (i.e., the top of the original etch stop layer 1200). In some embodiments, the thickness of the first etch stop layer 1200a is significantly less than the thickness of the oxide layer 1300. Similarly, the thickness of the first etch stop layer 1200a is significantly less than the thickness of the second etch stop layer 1200b.

[0077] Typically, forming an oxide layer between a sacrificial substrate and an etch stop layer requires bonding two different substrates (i.e., bonding the substrate to the sacrificial substrate and bonding the substrate to the etch stop layer). However, such processes are generally costly and require precise bonding accuracy. Figure 2C as well as Figure 2D As shown, the oxide layer 1300 is formed as a portion of the oxide etch stop layer 1200. Since the oxide layer 1300 can be easily formed by implanting oxygen atoms OP into the etch stop layer 1200 and then performing a thermal annealing process TA, manufacturing costs can be effectively reduced and process complexity can be significantly simplified.

[0078] Reference Figure 2F A capping layer 500 is formed on the etching termination layer 1200. Figure 2F The top cover layer 500 and Figure 1D The top cover layer 500 is similar, so it will not be described again here. In some embodiments, Figure 2F The structure shown can be referred to as an SOI substrate.

[0079] Reference Figure 2G A component layer DL is formed on the top cover layer 500. In some embodiments, the component layer DL includes a transistor 600, a dielectric layer 700, and a contact pattern 800. Figure 2G The component layer DL, transistor 600, dielectric layer 700, and contact pattern 800 are respectively connected to... Figure 1E The component layer DL, transistor 600, dielectric layer 700 and contact pattern 800 are similar, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0080] Reference Figure 2H The substrate 900 is bonded to the element layer DL. Figure 2H The treatment substrate 900 and Figure 1F The treatment substrate is similar to that in the previous section, so it will not be described in detail here.

[0081] Reference Figure 2H as well as Figure 2I ,Will Figure 2HThe structure shown is inverted. Subsequently, a first etching process is performed on the sacrificial substrate 100' to remove it. In some embodiments, the first etching process includes a dry etching process or a wet etching process. Dry etching processes include, for example, RIE, ICP etching, ECR etching, NBE, etc. When the first etching process is a wet etching process, the etchant used to remove the sacrificial layer 100' includes tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH). In some embodiments, the chemical content of TMAH in the etchant is about 2% to about 3%. For example, the chemical content of TMAH in the etchant is about 2.38%. In some embodiments, the etchant used in the first etching process has a first etching rate for the material of the sacrificial substrate 100' and a second etching rate for the material of the oxide layer 1300. In some embodiments, the second etching rate is less than the first etching rate. For example, the first etching rate is about 900 to about 1000 times faster than the second etching rate. Therefore, the oxide layer 1300 can be used as an etching termination layer for the first etching process. In other words, the sacrificial substrate 100' can be completely removed while the oxide layer 1300 is hardly damaged.

[0082] Reference Figure 2I as well as Figure 2J A second etching process is performed on the oxide layer 1300 to remove it. In some embodiments, the second etching process includes a dry etching process or a wet etching process. Dry etching processes include, for example, RIE, ICP etching, ECR etching, NBE, etc. When the second etching process is a wet etching process, the etchant used to remove the oxide layer 1300 includes diluted hydrofluoric acid (DHF). In some embodiments, the ratio of water to hydrofluoric acid in the DHF is approximately 100:1. In some embodiments, the etchant used in the second etching process has a third etching rate for the material of the oxide layer 1300 and a fourth etching rate for the material of the etch stop layer 1200. In some embodiments, the fourth etching rate is less than the third etching rate. For example, the third etching rate is about 90 to about 100 times faster than the fourth etching rate. Therefore, the etch stop layer 1200 can be used as an etch stop layer for the second etching process. That is, the oxide layer 1300 can be completely removed while the etch stop layer 1200 is hardly damaged.

[0083] Reference Figure 2J as well as Figure 2KA third etching process is performed on the etch stop layer 1200 to remove it. In some embodiments, the third etching process includes a dry etching process or a wet etching process. Dry etching processes include, for example, RIE, ICP etching, ECR etching, NBE, etc. When the third etching process is a wet etching process, the etchant used to remove the etch stop layer 1200 includes a combination of hydrofluoric acid (HF), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and acetic acid (CH3COOH). In some embodiments, the ratio of HF:H2O2:CH3COOH is about 1:2:3. In some embodiments, the etchant used in the third etching process has a fifth etching rate for the material of the etch stop layer 1200 and a sixth etching rate for the material of the capping layer 500. In some embodiments, the sixth etching rate is less than the fifth etching rate. For example, the fifth etching rate is about 50 to about 100 times faster than the sixth etching rate. Therefore, the capping layer 500 can be used as an etch stop layer for the third etching process. In other words, the etch stop layer 1200 can be completely removed, while the capping layer 500 is almost undamaged.

[0084] In some embodiments, by employing a three-step etching process using different etchants, the removal of the sacrificial layer 100', oxide layer 1300, and etching stop layer 1200 can be effectively controlled. Therefore, the thickness of the capping layer 500 can be very uniform across the entire capping layer 500, and the TTV of the capping layer 500 can be low. In some embodiments, the TTV of the capping layer 500 is in the range of about 500 to about 1500 angstroms. That is, as... Figure 2K The top surface of the top cover layer 500 shown is substantially flat.

[0085] Reference Figure 2L Multiple conductive contacts 1002 are formed in the top cover layer 500. At the same time, multiple conductive contacts 1004 are formed in both the top cover layer 500 and the dielectric layer 700. Figure 2L The conductive contact 1002 and conductive contact 1004 in the middle are respectively with Figure 1J The conductive contact 1002 and conductive contact 1004 are similar, so they will not be described in detail here.

[0086] Reference Figure 2M A power rail 1100 is formed on the surface of the top cover layer 500 opposite to the element layer DL to obtain a semiconductor device 20. Figure 2M The power rail 1100 and Figure 1K The power rail 1100 is similar to that in the transistor 600, so it will not be described again here. In some embodiments, the power rail 1100 is used as the ground or power supply for the transistor 600.

[0087] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device includes the following steps: providing a sacrificial substrate; forming an epitaxial layer on the sacrificial substrate; forming an etch stop layer on the epitaxial layer; implanting carbon atoms into the etch stop layer; forming a capping layer and a device layer on the etch stop layer; bonding a disposal substrate to the device layer; and removing the sacrificial substrate, the epitaxial layer, and the etch stop layer containing the carbon atoms from the disposal substrate.

[0088] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes forming an oxide layer covering the sidewalls and bottom surface of the sacrificial substrate.

[0089] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the oxide layer is formed to further cover the sidewalls of the epitaxial layer.

[0090] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes removing the oxide layer before removing the sacrificial substrate.

[0091] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes forming power rails on the surface of the top cover layer opposite to the element layer.

[0092] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes forming conductive contacts that penetrate the top cover layer to electrically connect the power rail to the element layer.

[0093] According to some embodiments of the present disclosure, forming the etch stop layer on the epitaxial layer includes depositing a SiGe:B layer on the epitaxial layer.

[0094] According to some embodiments of this disclosure, removing the sacrificial substrate, the epitaxial layer, and the etch stop layer having the carbon atoms includes at least the following steps: Removing the sacrificial substrate using a combination of hydrofluoric acid (HF), nitric acid (HNO3), and acetic acid (CH3COOH); Removing the epitaxial layer using tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH); and Removing the etch stop layer using a combination of hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and acetic acid.

[0095] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes at least the following steps: providing a sacrificial substrate; forming an etch stop layer on the sacrificial substrate; oxidizing a portion of the etch stop layer to form an oxide layer between the sacrificial substrate and the remaining etch stop layer; forming a capping layer on the remaining etch stop layer; performing a first etching process to remove the sacrificial substrate; performing a second etching process to remove the oxide layer; and performing a third etching process to remove the remaining etch stop layer. The etchants used in the first, second, and third etching processes are different.

[0096] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the etching stop layer is formed of SiGe and the oxide layer is formed of SiO2.

[0097] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the germanium content in the etch stop layer is in the range of about 20% to about 30%.

[0098] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the etchant in the first etching process comprises tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH), the etchant in the second etching process comprises diluted hydrofluoric acid (DHF), and the etchant in the third etching process comprises a combination of hydrofluoric acid (HF), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and acetic acid (CH3COOH).

[0099] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes at least the following steps: providing a sacrificial substrate; forming an etch stop layer on the sacrificial substrate; implanting oxygen atoms into the etch stop layer; performing a thermal annealing process to convert the lower portion of the etch stop layer into an oxide layer; forming a capping layer on the etch stop layer; forming a device layer on the capping layer; bonding a disposal substrate to the device layer; and removing the sacrificial substrate, the oxide layer, and the etch stop layer from the disposal substrate.

[0100] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the oxide layer is formed between the sacrificial substrate and the etch stop layer.

[0101] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the doping concentration of the oxygen atoms is between about 1 x 10⁻⁶. 17 cm -3 Up to approximately 3x10 17 cm -3 The range.

[0102] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the thermal annealing process is performed at a temperature in the range of about 1200°C to about 1300°C.

[0103] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes forming power rails on the surface of the top cover layer opposite to the element layer.

[0104] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, forming the element layer includes forming a gate structure, and the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes forming conductive contacts that penetrate the top cover layer to electrically connect the power rail to the gate structure.

[0105] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, removing the sacrificial substrate, the oxide layer, and the etch stop layer includes at least the following steps: Removing the sacrificial substrate using tetramethylammonium hydroxide (TMAH); removing the oxide layer using diluted hydrofluoric acid (DHF); and removing the etch stop layer using a combination of hydrofluoric acid (HF), hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), and acetic acid (CH3COOH).

[0106] According to some alternative embodiments of this disclosure, the ratio of hydrofluoric acid:hydrogen peroxide:acetic acid is approximately 1:2:3.

[0107] The foregoing has outlined features of several embodiments to enable those skilled in the art to better understand various aspects of this disclosure. Those skilled in the art will understand that they can readily use this disclosure as a basis for designing or modifying other processes and structures to achieve the same purposes and / or realize the same advantages as the embodiments described herein. Those skilled in the art will also recognize that these equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of this disclosure, and that they can make various changes, substitutions, and modifications thereto without departing from the spirit and scope of this disclosure.

Claims

1. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: Provide sacrificial substrate; An etching stop layer is formed on the sacrificial substrate; A portion of the etch stop layer is oxidized to form an oxide layer between the sacrificial substrate and the remaining etch stop layer; A capping layer is formed on the remaining etch stop layer; A component layer is formed on the top cover layer; The substrate is bonded to the element layer; Perform a first etching process to remove the sacrificial substrate; Perform a second etching process to remove the oxide layer; as well as A third etching process is performed to remove the remaining etching termination layer, wherein the etchants used in the first etching process, the second etching process, and the third etching process are different.

2. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 1, wherein the etch stop layer is formed of SiGe and the oxide layer is formed of SiO2.

3. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 2, wherein the germanium content in the etching stop layer is in the range of 20% to 30%.

4. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 1, wherein the etchant of the first etching process comprises tetramethylammonium hydroxide, the etchant of the second etching process comprises diluted hydrofluoric acid, and the etchant of the third etching process comprises a combination of hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid.

5. A method for manufacturing a semiconductor device, comprising: Provide sacrificial substrate; An etching stop layer is formed on the sacrificial substrate; Oxygen atoms are implanted into the etching stop layer; A thermal annealing process is performed to convert the lower portion of the etch stop layer into an oxide layer; A capping layer is formed on the etching termination layer; A component layer is formed on the top cover layer; The substrate is bonded to the element layer; as well as Remove the sacrificial substrate, the oxide layer, and the etch stop layer from the treatment substrate.

6. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 5, wherein the oxide layer is formed between the sacrificial substrate and the etch stop layer.

7. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 5, wherein the oxygen atom doping concentration is between 1 x 10⁻⁶. 17 cm -3 Up to 3x10 17 cm -3 The range.

8. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 5, wherein the thermal annealing process is performed at a temperature in the range of 1200°C to 1300°C.

9. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 5, further comprising forming a power rail on the surface of the top cover layer opposite to the element layer.

10. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 9, wherein forming the element layer includes forming a gate structure, and the method of manufacturing the semiconductor device further includes forming conductive contacts penetrating the top cover layer to electrically connect the power rail to the gate structure.

11. The method of manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 5, wherein removing the sacrificial substrate, the oxide layer, and the etch stop layer comprises: The sacrificial substrate was removed using tetramethylammonium hydroxide. The oxide layer was removed using diluted hydrofluoric acid; as well as The etching stop layer was removed using a combination of hydrofluoric acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid.

12. The method for manufacturing a semiconductor device according to claim 11, wherein the ratio of hydrofluoric acid:hydrogen peroxide:acetic acid is 1:2:3.

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