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Method of forming ion sensors

US12140557B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2019
Grant dateNov 12, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/3065
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a sensor includes etching an insulator layer disposed over a substrate to define an opening exposing a sensor surface of a sensor disposed on the substrate, a native oxide forming on the sensor surface; sputtering the sensor surface with a noble gas to at least partially remove the native oxide from the sensor surface; and annealing the sensor surface in a hydrogen atmosphere.

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