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Method for forming a dielectric

US6207587A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 24, 1997
Grant dateMar 27, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 24, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/28167
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a selected dielectric that includes the steps of contacting a suitable substrate having a silicon containing layer with a gas mixture containing atomic nitrogen, nitric oxide and their reactive constituents at a pressure and temperature sufficient for effective dielectric layer formation for the selected dielectric layer.

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