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Laser processing method and alignment

US5643801A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 4, 1995
Grant dateJul 1, 1997
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Expiry dateAug 4, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/09
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A laser processing process which includes laser annealing a silicon film 2 .mu.m or less in thickness by irradiating a laser beam 400 nm or less in wavelength and being operated in pulsed mode with a pulse width of 50 nsec or more and preferably, 100 nsec or more. The invention further relates to a laser processing apparatus which includes a laser generation device and a stage for mounting thereon a sample provide separately from said device, to thereby prevent transfer of vibration attributed to the movement of the stage to the laser generation device and the optical system. A stable laser beam can be obtained to thereby improve productivity.

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