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Integrated arc and polysilicon etching process

US5763327A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 8, 1995
Grant dateJun 9, 1998
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Expiry dateNov 8, 2015

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/952
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A composite of an anti-reflective coating on polysilicon is accurately etched to form a polysilicon pattern by initially etching the ARC with gaseous plasma containing helium and/or nitrogen which is substantially inert with respect to polysilicon.

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