The semiconductor device fabrication method comprises the step of forming
a first porous insulation film 38 over a semiconductor substrate 10; the
step of forming a second insulation film 40 whose density is higher than
that of the first porous insulation film 38; and the step of applying
electron beams, UV rays or plasmas with the second insulation film 40
present to the first porous insulation film 38 to cure the first porous
insulation film 38. The electron rays, etc. are applied to the first
porous insulation film 38 through the denser second insulation film 40,
whereby the first porous insulation film 38 can be cured without being
damaged. The first porous insulation film 38 can be kept from being
damaged, whereby the moisture absorbency and density increase can be
prevented, and resultantly the dielectric constant increase can be
prevented. Thus, the present invention can provide a semiconductor device
including an insulation film of low dielectric constant and high
mechanical strength.