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Copper dry etch process using organic and amine radicals

US5100499A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 25, 1991
Grant dateMar 31, 1992
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K3/02
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An etch process for etching copper layers that is useable in integrated circuit fabrication is disclosed which utilizes organic and amine radicals to react with copper, preferrable using photoenergizing and photodirecting assistance of high intensity ultraviolet light, to produce a product which is either volatile or easily removed in solution. The process is anisotropic.

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