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Method of forming multiple gate oxide thicknesses on a wafer substrate

US5672521A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 21, 1995
Grant dateSep 30, 1997
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Expiry dateNov 21, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/981
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit device and manufacturing process wherein a first region is formed in a substrate with a dopant that enhances oxide formation and a second region is formed in the substrate with a dose of nitrogen that retards oxide formation. An oxide layer is grown over the first and the second regions and over a third region of the substrate such that the first, second, and third regions yield differing thicknesses of the oxide layer.

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