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Silicide formation on a wafer

US9379020B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2007
Grant dateJun 28, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 25, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of selective formation of silicide on a semiconductor wafer, wherein the metal layer is deposited over the entire wafer prior to application of the SiProt mask such that any etching of the mask does not cause any surface deterioration of the silicon wafer.

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