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Microelectronic air-gap structures and methods of forming the same

US6509623B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateSep 28, 2001
Grant dateJan 21, 2003
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Expiry dateSep 28, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved microelectronic structure is disclosed. The improved structure includes an air-gap region formed by removing an insulating material through an aperture residing in a mask.

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