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Formation of silicide contacts using a sidewall oxide process

US5231042A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 13, 1992
Grant dateJul 27, 1993
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Expiry dateFeb 13, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/147
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for formation of silicide structures on a semiconductor device. Oxide sidewalls are formed upon and selectively removed from polysilicon contacts. Refractory metal is deposited and heated, unreacted metal is removed, leaving a metal silicide on selected polysilicon sidewalls.

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