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Encapsulated silicidation for improved SiC processing and device yield

US7790616B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 29, 2007
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 12, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for producing a silicide contact. The method comprises the steps of depositing a metal on a SiC substrate; forming an encapsulating layer on deposited metal; and annealing said deposited metal to form a silicide contact. The encapsulating layer prevents agglomeration and formation of stringers during the annealing process.

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