Single-crystal – oriented-crystal – and epitaxy growth processes; – Forming from vapor or gaseous state
Reexamination Certificate
2006-12-12
2006-12-12
Gupta, Yogendra N. (Department: 1722)
Single-crystal, oriented-crystal, and epitaxy growth processes;
Forming from vapor or gaseous state
C117S088000, C117S089000, C117S091000, C117S099000, C117S951000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07147713
ABSTRACT:
A method of forming a silicon carbon compound. A silicon source is introduced into an environment. Silicon particles are formed therefrom. One or more hydrocarbons are introduced into the environment separately from the silicon source, thereby forming one or more silicon carbon compounds. A dissociation enhancer may be introduced into the environment to minimize silicon particle size prior to it joining the hydrocarbon source.
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Cree Inc.
Gupta Yogendra N.
Myers Bigel & Sibley & Sajovec
Song Matthew J.
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