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Process for forming porous semiconductor region using electrolyte without electrical source

US4092445A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 4, 1976
Grant dateMay 30, 1978
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Expiry dateNov 4, 1996

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/96
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A process is disclosed for forming a porous region in a semiconductor device. In the process, a region of a relatively high impurity concentration is formed at a desired region of a semiconductor body of a lower impurity concentration. The semiconductor body is dipped into an electrolyte along with an electrode. The electrode is connected to the semiconductor body, whereby the high impurity concentration region is converted into a porous region.

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