Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Bipolar transistor structure
Reexamination Certificate
2005-10-11
2008-10-21
Nguyen, Thanh (Department: 2813)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Bipolar transistor structure
C257S526000, C257S552000, C257S585000, C257SE29030
Reexamination Certificate
active
07439607
ABSTRACT:
A method of forming semiconductor device treating a surface of a substrate to produce a discontinuous growth of a material on the surface through rapid thermal oxidation of the substrate surface at a temperature of less than about 700° C.
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Ballantine Arne W.
Coolbaugh Douglas D.
Williams Steve S.
Connolly Bove & Lodge & Hutz LLP
International Business Machines - Corporation
Nguyen Thanh
Sabo William D.
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