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Substrate processing method and substrate processing apparatus

US12431335B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 22, 2022
Grant dateSep 30, 2025
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Expiry dateOct 13, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31144
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In one exemplary embodiment, a substrate processing method is provided. This substrate processing method comprises the steps of: providing a substrate including a metal compound film and a mask defining an opening on the metal compound film to a plasma processing chamber; and etching the metal compound film by forming a plasma from a first processing gas including a boron- and halogen-containing gas and a hydrogen-containing gas.

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