A process of forming an electronic device can include patterning a
semiconductor layer to define an opening extending to an insulating
layer, wherein the insulating layer lies between a substrate and the
semiconductor layer. After patterning the semiconductor layer, the
opening can have a bottom, and the semiconductor layer can have a
sidewall and a surface. The surface can be spaced apart from the
insulating layer, and the sidewall can extend from the surface towards
the insulating layer. The process can also include depositing a nitride
layer within the opening, wherein depositing is performed using a PECVD
technique. The process can further include densifying the nitride layer.
The process can still further include removing a part of the nitride
layer, wherein a remaining portion of the nitride layer can lie within
the opening and be spaced apart from the surface.