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Methods for forming crystalline IGZO through annealing

US9202690B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 2013
Grant dateDec 1, 2015
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D99/00
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein provide method for forming crystalline indium-gallium-zinc oxide (IGZO). A substrate is provided. An IGZO layer is formed above the substrate. The IGZO layer is annealed in an environment consisting essentially of nitrogen gas.

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