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Physical nano-machining with a scanning probe system for integrated circuit modification

US7183122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 19, 2004
Grant dateFeb 27, 2007
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76898
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Nano-machining for circuit edits through the front side or backside of an integrated circuit may be performed using a scanning probe system. The system may create access holes with smaller dimensions and facilitate nano-machining endpoint detection in some embodiments.

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