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Method of patterning superconductive oxide films by use of diffusion barrier

US4971948A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 1, 1989
Grant dateNov 20, 1990
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S505/73

Abstract

In a method of manufacturing a device comprising a film of an oxide superconducting material which comprises an alkaline earth metal, another metal component, copper and oxygen. A superconductor precursor material comprising copper oxide, alkaline earth metal fluoride and another metal or metal oxide, is provided on a substrate in the form of a film. The film is covered with a diffusion barrier against water in accordance with a pattern which is complementary to a desired pattern of superconducting material. Subsequently, the superconducting material is formed in the uncovered portions of the pattern by means of a treatment at an increased temperature in the presence of water and oxygen.

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