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Processing with reduced line end shortening ratio

US8394724B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 22, 2007
Grant dateMar 12, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 15, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32139
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming device features with reduced line end shortening (LES) includes trimming the device feature to achieve the desired sub-ground rule critical dimension during the etch to form the device feature.

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