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Method of forming a contact

US6248664A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 1997
Grant dateJun 19, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2017

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/01322
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dielectric layer (27) is formed between a semiconductor surface (24) and an electrical contact (26) to promote adhesion of the contact (26). The dielectric layer (27) is formed by cleaning operation followed by a chemical oxidation.

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