Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Field effect device – Having insulated electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2011-06-07
2011-06-07
Lee, Calvin (Department: 2892)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Field effect device
Having insulated electrode
C438S381000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07956426
ABSTRACT:
Methods and devices for a dielectric are provided. One method embodiment includes forming a passivation layer on a substrate, wherein the passivation layer contains a composition of silicon, oxygen, and nitrogen. The method also includes forming a lanthanide dielectric film on the passivation layer, and forming an encapsulation layer on the lanthanide dielectric film.
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Suzuki, Masam
Brooks Cameron & Huebsch PLLC
Lee Calvin
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
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