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Method for enhancing oxide to nitride selectivity through the use of independent heat control

US5880036A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 15, 1993
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76802
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for controlling the etch of a silicon dioxide layer at a high etch rate and high selectivity with respect to silicon nitride, particularly in a multilayer structure, by maintaining various portions of the etch chamber at elevated temperatures.

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