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Vapor HF etch process mask and method

US7338614B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 4, 2006
Grant dateMar 4, 2008
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Expiry dateApr 4, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31144
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of processing a semiconductor wafer provides a wafer, and then forms an organic mask on at least a portion of the wafer. The method then applies a vapor etching process to the wafer through holes in the organic mask.

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