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Method of removing a layer of organic matter

US4980022A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 5, 1990
Grant dateDec 25, 1990
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Expiry dateMar 5, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/427
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method removes a first layer of an organic matter which is formed on a second layer, where the first layer is subjected to an ion implantation. The method includes the steps of generating a plasma by exciting a gas which includes H.sub.2 O using a high-frequency energy source, and removing the first layer within the plasma.

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