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Fabrication of oxynitride frontside microstructures

US5164339A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 28, 1991
Grant dateNov 17, 1992
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Expiry dateMay 28, 2011

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/159
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Method for producing a low stress silicon oxynitride microstructure on a semiconductor substrate at temperatures not higher than 500.degree. C. The method is particularly adapted for forming integrated silicon sensors where the oxynitride microstructure is fabricated on a substrate under conditions which do not harm the integrated circuit electronics.

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