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Method and apparatus for fabricating or altering microstructures using local chemical alterations

US7329361B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 29, 2003
Grant dateFeb 12, 2008
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Expiry dateAug 17, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/892
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and apparatus for fabricating or altering a microstructure use means for heating to facilitate a local chemical reaction that forms or alters the submicrostructure.

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