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Etching method, substrate processing apparatus, and substrate processing system

US11651971B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 18, 2021
Grant dateMay 16, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 18, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32137
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An etching method includes forming a protective layer containing a tin atom on a surface of a substrate. The substrate has a region to be etched and a mask provided on the region. The etching method further includes etching the region in the substrate using the mask.

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