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Method for plasma etch of ruthenium

US5236550A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 24, 1992
Grant dateAug 17, 1993
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Expiry dateApr 24, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23F4/00
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a process for patterning ruthenium. A layer of ruthenium is formed on a substrate. The ruthenium is masked. The ruthenium is exposed to an oxygen plasma.

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