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Lower temperature method for forming high quality silicon-nitrogen dielectrics

US6730977B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 2003
Grant dateMay 4, 2004
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/28194
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a thermal silicon nitride on a semiconductor substrate is disclosed. This method allows formation of thermal silicon nitride that is thick enough for a FET gate dielectric, but has a low thermal budget.

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