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Self-aligned masks using multi-temperature phase-change materials

US7696096B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 10, 2006
Grant dateApr 13, 2010
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Expiry dateAug 30, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D86/0231
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a pattern includes forming a first layer on a substrate, forming a second layer on the first layer, depositing a multi-temperature phase-change material on the second layer, patterning the second layer using the multi-temperature phase-change material as a mask, reflowing the multi-temperature phase-change material, and patterning the first layer using the reflowed multi-temperature phase-change material as a mask.

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