A method of forming a fin field effect transistor on a semiconductor
substrate includes forming a fin-shaped active region vertically
protruding from the substrate. An oxide layer is formed on a top surface
and opposing sidewalls of the fin-shaped active region. An oxidation
barrier layer is formed on the opposing sidewalls of the fin-shaped
active region and is planarized to a height no greater than about a
height of the oxide layer to form a fin structure. The fin structure is
oxidized to form a capping oxide layer on the top surface of the
fin-shaped active region and to form at least one curved sidewall portion
proximate the top surface of the fin-shaped active region. The oxidation
barrier layer has a height sufficient to reduce oxidation on the
sidewalls of the fin-shaped active region about halfway between the top
surface and a base of the fin-shaped active region. Related devices are
also discussed.