Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Forming from vapor or gaseous state – With decomposition of a precursor
Reexamination Certificate
2004-09-22
2010-11-23
Kunemund, Robert M (Department: 1714)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Forming from vapor or gaseous state
With decomposition of a precursor
C117S097000, C117S103000, C117S923000, C117S929000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07837792
ABSTRACT:
In a method for manufacturing a crystalline silicon film by utilizing a metal element that accelerates the crystallization of silicon, an adverse influence of this metal element can be suppressed. A semiconductor device manufacturing method is comprised of the steps of: forming an amorphous silicon film on a substrate having an insulating surface; patterning the amorphous silicon film to form a predetermined pattern; holding a metal element that accelerates the crystallization of silicon in such a manner that the metal element is brought into contact with the amorphous silicon film; performing a heating process to crystalize the amorphous silicon film, thereby being converted into a crystalline silicon film; and etching a peripheral portion of the pattern of the crystalline silicon film.
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Miyanaga Akiharu
Ohtani Hisashi
Teramoto Satoshi
Yamazaki Shunpei
Fish & Richardson P.C.
Kunemund Robert M
Semiconductor Energy Laboratory Co,. Ltd.
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