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Self-aligning double polycrystalline silicon etching process

US4142926A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 1978
Grant dateMar 6, 1979
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Expiry dateJun 12, 1998

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/147
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for fabricating a double layer polycrystalline silicon structure for a metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) integrated circuit. The upper polycrystalline silicon layer after being etched to form a predetermined pattern is used as a masking member for etching the lower polycrystalline silicon layer, thereby assuring alignment between the layers. A selective etchant which discriminates between the silicon layers is employed.

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