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Reducing nitrogen concentration with in-situ steam generation

US7387972B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2006
Grant dateJun 17, 2008
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Expiry dateMar 1, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/681
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In-situ steam generation (ISSG) is used to reduce the nitrogen concentration in silicon and silicon oxide areas.

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