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The disclosure includes methods of manufacturing a semiconductor device formed on an SOI structure. In one example, a first and second semiconductor layer is formed on a semiconductor substrate including a first region. The first semiconductor layer and the second semiconductor layer are removed from a second region to form a recess for a support. A support precursor layer is formed. A portion of the support precursor layer is removed to form a support coupling the recess and the second semiconductor layer. A part of the first and second semiconductor layer is etched using the support as a mask. The first semiconductor layer is etched and removed to form a cavity under the second semiconductor layer. The second semiconductor layer is thermally oxidized to form a buried insulating layer in the cavity and the support is removed from at least the first region to expose the second semiconductor layer.
