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Method of making a semiconductor device using a silicon carbide hard mask

US6506692B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 30, 2001
Grant dateJan 14, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 30, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/931
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of converting a hydrophobic surface of a silicon carbide layer to a hydrophilic surface is described. That method comprises forming a silicon carbide containing layer on a substrate, then operating a PECVD reactor to generate a plasma that converts the surface of that layer from a hydrophobic surface to a hydrophilic surface. Also described is a method for making a semiconductor device that employs this technique.

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