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Method for insitu vapor generation for forming an oxide on a substrate

US6159866A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2000
Grant dateDec 12, 2000
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Expiry dateFeb 22, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02255
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming an oxide on a substrate. According to the method of the present invention a substrate is placed in a chamber. An oxygen containing gas and a hydrogen containing gas are then fed into the chamber. The oxygen containing gas and the hydrogen containing gas are then caused to react with one another to form water vapor in the chamber. The water vapor then oxidizes the substrate.

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