Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – With measuring or testing – Electrical characteristic sensed
Reexamination Certificate
2006-04-18
2006-04-18
Smith, Matthew (Department: 2823)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
With measuring or testing
Electrical characteristic sensed
C324S754120
Reexamination Certificate
active
07029933
ABSTRACT:
Both the sensitivity and the reproducibility of processes for measuring low density ion implant doses near a semiconductor surface have been improved by first forming a thermal oxide layer on the surface and then adjusting the implant profile so that it peaks at the semiconductor-oxide interface. Additionally, variations in the initial wafer surface condition have been minimized by controlling the charging dose and sequence prior to performing the measurements.
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Liong Luey Chwan
Wee Siew Fong
Ackerman Stephen B.
Malsawma Lex H.
Saile George D.
Smith Matthew
Tech Semiconductor Singapore Pte. Ltd.
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