Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Introduction of conductivity modifying dopant into... – Plasma
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-15
2005-02-15
Nguyen, Thanh (Department: 2813)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Introduction of conductivity modifying dopant into...
Plasma
C438S514000, C438S515000, C438S519000, C438S524000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06855622
ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for exposing a selected feature of an integrated circuit device such as a selected portion of the metallization layer, from the backside of the integrated circuit substrate without disturbing adjacent features of the device such as the active semiconductor regions. This is performed using an FIB (focused ion beam) etching process in conjunction with observation by an optical microscope to form a trench through the substrate. The floor of the trench is formed so as to be as smooth and planar as possible, thereby preventing undesirable exposure of the underlying active regions through any unknown or undesired cavity caused by scratches or pits or a deeper than desired sidewall. The smoothness and planarity of the floor of the trench is established by, prior to forming the trench, removing any surface defect initially present by using an FIB etching without use of assist gas to eliminate most scratches or impurities on the surface of the silicon, followed by removal of implanted ions using a gas-injected assisted FIB etch. Then the actual trench is formed using an assisted etch using a more aggressive injected gas.
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Le Roy Erwan
Thompson Mark A.
Nguyen Thanh
NPTest LLC
Wenocur Deborah
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