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Methods of encapsulation

US10566186B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 2, 2018
Grant dateFeb 18, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 2, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/334
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and apparatuses suitable for depositing low hydrogen content, hermetic, thin encapsulation layers at temperatures less than about 300° C. are provided herein. Methods involve pulsing plasma while exposing a substrate to deposition reactants, and post-treating deposited encapsulation films to densify and reduce hydrogen content. Post-treatment methods include periodic exposure to inert plasma without reactants and exposure to ultraviolet radiation at a substrate temperature less than about 300° C.

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