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Method for fabricating an aperture

US8592321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 8, 2011
Grant dateNov 26, 2013
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Expiry dateJun 8, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76816
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating an aperture is disclosed. The method includes the steps of: forming a hard mask containing carbon on a surface of a semiconductor substrate; and using a non-oxygen element containing gas to perform a first etching process for forming a first aperture in the hard mask.

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