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Nanofabrication using dip pen nanolithography and metal oxide chemical vapor deposition

US8178429B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateSep 29, 2009
Grant dateMay 15, 2012
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Expiry dateNov 20, 2030

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D30/024
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Fabrication of a semiconductor structure is achieved by using a Dip Pen Nanolithography (DPN) tip to apply a metal catalyst to a prepared substrate. The catalyst is applied in a predetermined pattern, and crystal growth is established at the catalyst site.

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