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Methods and apparatus for forming silicon passivation layers on germanium or III-V semiconductor devices

US9093264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 18, 2013
Grant dateJul 28, 2015
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Expiry dateApr 18, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/691
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Described are apparatus and methods for forming silicon interfacial layers on germanium or III-V materials. Such silicon layers may be deposited by atomic layer deposition at specific temperatures to avoid interdiffusion of silicon and the germanium or III-V material.

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