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Metal redistribution by rapid thermal processing

US4717588A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 1985
Grant dateJan 5, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 23, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/917
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for diffusing a metal dopant into a semiconductor switching device is provided by the use of a rapid thermal heating apparatus. This method provides a procedure for the selectively placing of a metal dopant in a region of the device or circuit. This aids in increasing the manufacturing yields of the switching device, and increases the number of active traps for minority carriers.

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