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Synchronization technique for forming a substantially stable laser output pulse profile having different wavelength peaks

US7396706B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2005
Grant dateJul 8, 2008
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/94
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A specially shaped laser pulse energy profile characterized by different laser wavelengths at different times of the profile provides reduced, controlled jitter to enable semiconductor device micromachining that achieves high quality processing and a smaller possible spot size.

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