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Proximity laser doping technique for electronic materials

US5871826A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 1996
Grant dateFeb 16, 1999
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02686
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

This invention relates to a method of altering the electrical characteristics of a material through a laser ablation process. It can achieve high doping levels and shallow junctions at low temperatures, which are desirable in the fabrication of thin film transistors.

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