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Layer-layer etch of non volatile materials using plasma

US8608973B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2012
Grant dateDec 17, 2013
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/01
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for etching a metal layer, comprising plurality of cycles is provided. In each cycle, an etch gas comprising PF3, CO and NO, or COF2 is flowed into a process chamber. In each cycle, the etch gas is formed into a plasma. In each cycle, the flow of the etch gas is stopped.

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