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Etch with photoresist mask

US7442649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2005
Grant dateOct 28, 2008
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Expiry dateJun 5, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31116
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for etching a dielectric layer over a substrate is provided. A photoresist mask is formed over the dielectric layer. The substrate is placed in a plasma processing chamber. An etchant gas comprising NF3 is provided into the plasma chamber. A plasma is formed from the NF3 gas. The dielectric layer is etched through the photoresist mask with the plasma from the NF3 gas.

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