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Semiconductor device structure and processing

US4683159A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 17, 1986
Grant dateJul 28, 1987
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Expiry dateJun 17, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24926
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An composite semiconductor device and a method of making is described. The device includes a semiconductor body with a first surface having a predetermined orientation with respect to a crystalline structure in the semiconductor body and a layer of thin film material covering at least a portion of the first surface. A depression formed in the first surface of the body with the layer of thin film material defines one or more members which have a predetermined configuration bridging the depression. First and second openings in the thin film layer flank each member such that an anisotropic etch placed on the openings undercuts the member to form the depression in a manner which substantially prevents undercutting of the semiconductor body below the thin film material at the boundaries of the predetermined configuration.

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