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Method for self-supported transfer of a fine layer by pulsation after implantation or co-implantation

US8309431B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2004
Grant dateNov 13, 2012
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Expiry dateSep 4, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/26506
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for self-supported transfer of a fine layer, in which at least one species of ions is implanted in a source-substrate at a specified depth in relation to the surface of the source-substrate. A stiffener is applied in intimate contact with the source-substrate and the source-substrate undergoes a heat treatment at a specified temperature during a specified period of time in order to create an embrittled buried area substantially at the specified depth without causing a thin layer, defined between the surface and the embrittled buried layer in relation to the remainder of the source-substrate, to become thermally detached. A controlled localized energy pulse is applied to the source-substrate in order to cause the self-supported detachment of the thin layer.

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