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Methods for discretized processing of regions of a substrate

US7544574B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 10, 2006
Grant dateJun 9, 2009
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Expiry dateDec 14, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67126
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention provides methods and systems for discretized, combinatorial processing of regions of a substrate such as for the discovery, implementation, optimization, and qualification of new materials, processes, and process sequence integration schemes used in integrated circuit fabrication. A substrate having an array of differentially processed regions thereon is processed by delivering materials to or modifying regions of the substrate.

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