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Epitaxial lift off systems and methods

US10259206B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2011
Grant dateApr 16, 2019
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T156/15
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Epitaxial lift off systems and methods are presented. In one embodiment a tape is disposed on the opposite side of the epitaxial material than the substrate is used to hold the epitaxial material during the etching and removal steps of the ELO process. In various embodiments, the apparatus for removing the ELO film from the substrates without damaging the ELO film may include an etchant reservoir, substrate handling and tape handling mechanisms, including mechanisms to manipulate (e.g., cause tension, peel, widen the etch gap, etc.) the lift off component during the lift off process.

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