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Etching method, substrate processing apparatus, and substrate processing system

US12112954B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 28, 2021
Grant dateOct 8, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 27, 2042

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An etching method includes forming a film on a surface of a substrate having a region to be etched and a mask. The mask is provided on the region and includes an opening that partially exposes the region. The film is made of the same material as that of the region. The etching method further includes etching the region.

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