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Methods and structures for altering strain in III-nitride materials

US8367520B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 21, 2009
Grant dateFeb 5, 2013
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/187
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and structures for producing semiconductor materials, substrates and devices with improved characteristics are disclosed. Structures and methods for forming reduced strain structures include forming an interface between a support structure surface and a strained semiconductor layer. The support structure is selectively etched to form a plurality of semiconductor islands with reduced levels of strain.

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