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Gas cluster ion beam etching process for metal-containing materials

US8557710B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 1, 2011
Grant dateOct 15, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 11, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/0812
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method and system for performing gas cluster ion beam (GCIB) etch processing of metal-containing material is described. In particular, the GCIB etch processing includes forming a GCIB that contains a halogen element.

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