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Method for growing patterned metal layers

US4701347A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 1986
Grant dateOct 20, 1987
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2006

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/903
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Patterned metal growth is obtained on a substrate by illuminating the substrate in the presence of a metal containing molecule adsorbed on the substrate. After initial illumination, the photoreacted molecules catalyze further metal growth without further illumination.

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