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Ni:NiGe:Ge selective etch formulations and method of using same

US10340150B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 2014
Grant dateJul 2, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/246
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Compositions and methods for selectively removing unreacted metal material (e.g., unreacted nickel) relative to metal germanide (e.g., NiGe), metal-III-V materials, and germanium from microelectronic devices having same thereon. The compositions are substantially compatible with other materials present on the microelectronic device such as low-k dielectrics and silicon nitride.

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