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Methods of forming a pattern on a substrate

US8629048B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 6, 2012
Grant dateJan 14, 2014
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Expiry dateJul 6, 2032

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0338
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a pattern on a substrate includes forming longitudinally elongated first lines and first sidewall spacers longitudinally along opposite sides of the first lines elevationally over an underlying substrate. Longitudinally elongated second lines and second sidewall spacers are formed longitudinally along opposite sides of the second lines. The second lines and the second sidewall spacers cross elevationally over the first lines and the first sidewall spacers. The second sidewall spacers are removed from crossing over the first lines. The first and second lines are removed in forming a pattern comprising portions of the first and second sidewall spacers over the underlying substrate. Other methods are disclosed.

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