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Polycide film

US5818092A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1997
Grant dateOct 6, 1998
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/664
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a polycide thin film. First, a silicon layer is formed. Next, a thin barrier layer is formed on the first silicon layer. A second silicon layer is then formed on the barrier layer. Next, a metal layer is formed on the second silicon layer. The metal layer and the second silicon layer are then reacted together to form a silicide.

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