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Method of removing inorganic gate antireflective coating after spacer formation

US6703297B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 22, 2002
Grant dateMar 9, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 19, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32137
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Various methods of manufacturing are disclosed. In one aspect, a method of manufacturing is provided that includes forming an anti-reflective coating on a structure on a substrate. A first spacer and a second spacer are formed adjacent to the structure. The first spacer covers a first portion of the substrate and the second spacer covers a second portion of the substrate. The anti-reflective coating is removed while the first and second spacers are left in place to protect the first and second portions of the substrate. The method provides for anti-reflective coating application and removal with reduced risk of active region damage.

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