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Method of forming closely spaced lines or contacts in semiconductor devices

US4402128A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 20, 1981
Grant dateSep 6, 1983
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Expiry dateJul 20, 2001

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/947
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming closely spaced conductors suitable for use, for example, in CCD's and MESFET's is described utilizing an edge diffusion technique to convert exposed edge portions of a polycrystalline silicon layer to a non-etchable form. The converted portions are precisely and accurately formed to serve as spacers, thereby defining a narrow gap between adjacent conductive lines.

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