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Process for controlling dopant diffusion in a semiconductor layer and semiconductor layer formed thereby

US5731626A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 23, 1997
Grant dateMar 24, 1998
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Expiry dateMay 23, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/918
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Diffusion of ion-implanted dopant is controlled by incorporating electrically inactive impurity in a semiconductor layer by at least one crystal growth technique.

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