Channel doping is an effective method for controlling V.sub.th, but if
V.sub.th shifts to the order of -4 to -3 V when forming circuits such as
a CMOS circuit formed from both an n-channel TFT and a P-channel TFT on
the same substrate, then it is difficult to control the V.sub.th of both
TFTs with one channel dope. In order to solve the above problem, the
present invention forms a blocking layer on the back channel side, which
is a laminate of a silicon oxynitride film (A) manufactured from
SiH.sub.4, NH.sub.3, and N.sub.2O, and a silicon oxynitride film (B)
manufactured from SiH.sub.4 and N.sub.2O. By making this silicon
oxynitride film laminate structure, contamination by alkaline metallic
elements from the substrate can be prevented, and influence by stresses,
caused by internal stress, imparted to the TFT can be relieved.