CMOS devices with self-aligned channel stops.

摘要

An improved process is provided for fabricating CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor) devices formed on a semiconductor substrate having n-channel and p-channel regions of n- and p-type conductivity, respectively. Conventional source, drain and gate portions are formed in the regions and electrical contacts are made thereto. The improvement comprises providing self-aligned channel stops between regions of the same conductivity and between regions of the opposite conductivity. The channel stops between regions of the opposite conductivity are mutually self-aligned. The self-alignment is achieved by use of a single mask, called a "complementary" mask. The process of the invention permits fabrication of submicrometer devices.