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Methods of forming a pattern on a substrate

US8889558B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 12, 2012
Grant dateNov 18, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 12, 2032

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

Abstract

A method of forming a pattern on a substrate includes forming openings in material of a substrate. The openings are widened to join with immediately adjacent of the openings to form spaced pillars comprising the material after the widening. Other embodiments are disclosed.

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