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Method of patterning a stack

US9284649B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2011
Grant dateMar 15, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 24, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/265
  • WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The embodiments disclose a method of fabricating a stack, including replacing a metal layer of a stack imprint structure with an oxide layer, patterning the oxide layer stack using chemical etch processes to transfer the pattern image and cleaning etch residue from the stack imprint structure to substantially prevent contamination of the metal layers.

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