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Negative ion deductive source for etching high aspect ratio structures

US5783102A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 5, 1996
Grant dateJul 21, 1998
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Expiry dateFeb 5, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05H1/46
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing semiconductor chips uses negative plasma etching. The plasma may be produced by an inductive plasma source. A magnetic field is used to reduce diffusion of hot electrons, producing a uniform negative plasma to etch a work piece.

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