Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof

Details Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof

2006-11-29

2009-11-03

Ghyka, Alexander G (Department: 2812)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Gettering of substrate

By layers which are coated, contacted, or diffused

C438S763000, C438S785000, C257SE21317, C257SE21318

Reexamination Certificate

active

07611972

ABSTRACT:
Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof are disclosed. A preferred embodiment comprises a method of forming an insulating material layer. The method includes forming a barrier layer and forming a rare earth element-containing material layer over the barrier layer.

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