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Method for removal of sic

US6599814B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2002
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2022

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

Abstract

The present invention is related to a method for removal of silicon carbide layers and in particular amorphous SiC of a substrate. Initially, the exposed part of a carbide-silicon layer is at least partly converted into an oxide-silicon layer by exposing the carbide-silicon layer to an oxygen containing plasma. The oxide-silicon layer is then removed from the substrate.

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