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Fabrication of a silicon structure and deep silicon etch with profile control

US9330926B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 18, 2008
Grant dateMay 3, 2016
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/334
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of etching features into a silicon layer with a steady-state gas flow is provided. An etch gas comprising an oxygen containing gas and a fluorine containing gas is provided. A plasma is provided from the etch gas. Then, the flow of the etch gas is stopped.

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