In this paper, it is revealed, for the first time, that transient enhanced diffusion (TED) causes the reverse narrow channel effect (RNCE), which has been considered as a geometrical effect in the case of shallow trench isolation (STI). We will demonstrate that the RNCE can be suppressed by TED control techniques, including (1) high ramping rate (similar to 300 degrees C/sec) RTA, (2) a defect-blocking layer containing nitrogen, and (3) post V-th adjustment I/I.