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Epitaxial process

US8853060B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 2013
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateJun 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D62/822
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An epitaxial process includes the following step. A recess is formed in a substrate. A seeding layer is formed to cover a surface of the recess. A buffer layer is formed on the seeding layer. An etching process is performed on the buffer layer to homogenize and shape the buffer layer. An epitaxial layer is formed on the homogenized flat bottom shape buffer layer.

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