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Method for tapered etching

US4919748A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 1989
Grant dateApr 24, 1990
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2009

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F4/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for etching metal layers including aluminum to create tapered sidewalls is disclosed. The method features the use of trifluoromethane and chlorine in controlled amounts to create a tapered metal layer profile.

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