Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Beam leads
Reexamination Certificate
2006-09-05
2006-09-05
Dang, Phuc T. (Department: 2818)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Beam leads
C257S766000, C257S775000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07102229
ABSTRACT:
Described is a method for producing high purity tantalum, the high purity tantalum so produced and sputtering targets of high purity tantalum. The method involves purifying starting materials followed by subsequent refining into high purity tantalum.
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LaRue Wesley
Ozturk Bahri
Rosenberg Harry
Wang Guangxin
Dang Phuc T.
Honeywell International , Inc.
Wells St. John P.S.
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