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Method for the formation of phosphorous-nitrogen based glasses useful for the passivation of III-V semiconductor materials

US4443489A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 1983
Grant dateApr 17, 1984
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Expiry dateMay 10, 2003

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/958
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for the chemical vapor deposition of amorphous, glass-like, phosphorous-nitrogen based films on the surface of a substrate is disclosed. The process entails exposing the substrate to a reactant gas stream comprising phosphorous, nitrogen and hydrogen. This method is particularly suited for passivating Group III-V semiconductor materials.

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