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Method for manufacturing semiconductor devices by use of dry etching

US6010919A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 1997
Grant dateJan 4, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB81C2201/0132
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A manufacturing method of semiconductor devices adaptable for use in microelectronics devices such as angular-rate sensors includes the steps of preparing a silicon wafer having a lamination of a p-type silicon substrate and an n-type epitaxial layer as formed thereon, defining on a specified surface of the wafer a plurality of recess portions each having a reduced-thickness portion on the opposite surface side which consists of the epitaxial layer, forming plural through-going holes in each reduced-thickness portion by causing a gel- or oil-like coolant medium made of a thermally conductive material to be disposed in contact with one surface of the reduced-thickness portion of the silicon substrate and by effecting dry etching of certain region from the other surface of the reduced-thickness portion, and thereafter removing the medium. This medium serves to absorb and dissipate heat generated at the reduced-thickness portion during the dry etching.

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