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Method of forming spacers in CMOS devices

US6573133B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 4, 2001
Grant dateJun 3, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 4, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02271
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A sidewall spacer is formed in a CMOS device by depositing a layer of silicon nitride on a wafer and anisotropically etching away the silicon nitride layer with a chorine-based plasma etchant.

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