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Method for forming patterns and method for manufacturing magnetic memory device using the same

US9876165B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 13, 2016
Grant dateJan 23, 2018
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N50/85

Abstract

A method for forming a pattern, the method including forming an etch target layer on a substrate; patterning the etch target layer to form patterns; and performing a pre-oxidation trim process a plurality of times, the pre-oxidation trim process including performing an oxidation process to form an insulating layer on a sidewall of each of the patterns; and performing a sputter etch process to remove at least a portion of the insulating layer.

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