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Method for etching a thin metal layer

US7129182B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 6, 2003
Grant dateOct 31, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for etching a metal layer is described. That method comprises forming a metal layer on a substrate, then exposing part of the metal layer to a wet etch chemistry that comprises an active ingredient with a diameter that exceeds the thickness of the metal layer.

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