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Method for fabricating laser generated I.C. masks

US5104481A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1990
Grant dateApr 14, 1992
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2010

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F1/76
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An improved method of making masks includes forming a layer of amorphous silicon of about 2,000 angstroms on a transparent substrate. A laser beam is directed through the transparent substrate traverses the amorphous silicon to form a pattern of crystallized silicon. The n-crystallized silicon is etched leaving a patterned substrate. The patterned substrate is used as a mask for exposing photoresist on semiconductor elements.

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