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Method of selectively annealing damaged doped regions

US6040019A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 14, 1997
Grant dateMar 21, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 14, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B41/60
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a region of impurity in a semiconductor substrate with minimal damage. The method includes the steps of: forming a reaction-inhibiting impurity region in the semiconductor substrate to a depth below the semiconductor substrate; and applying laser energy to the semiconductor substrate at a sufficient magnitude to liquify the semiconductor substrate in the region.

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