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Method of producing sheets of crystalline material and devices made therefrom

US5217564A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 1992
Grant dateJun 8, 1993
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/98
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of producing sheets of crystalline material is disclosed, as well as devices employing such sheets. In the method, a growth mask is formed upon a substrate and crystalline material is grown at areas of the substrate exposed through the mask and laterally over the surface of the mask to form a sheet of crystalline mate PAC GOVERNMENT SUPPORT Work described herein was supported by the U.S. Air Force.

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