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Processing apparatus and method

US4910043A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 16, 1987
Grant dateMar 20, 1990
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Expiry dateJul 16, 2007

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32136
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A processing apparatus and method utilizing a single process chamber for deposition of silicon nitride with a silicon source, a remote plasma including a nitrogen source, additional ultraviolet energy coupled into the process chamber to provide additional molecular excitation of the silicon source.

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