Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal – Responsive to electromagnetic radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2008-06-24
2008-06-24
Nguyen, Nam X. (Department: 1795)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Making device or circuit responsive to nonelectrical signal
Responsive to electromagnetic radiation
C136S256000, C136S261000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07390689
ABSTRACT:
Methods and systems for absorbing infrared light, and for emitting current are described. A sample, such as a sample containing mainly silicon, is microstructured by at least one laser pulse to produce cone-like structures on the exposed surface. Such microstructuring enhances the infrared absorbing, and current emission properties of the sample.
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Carey, III James Edward
Crouch Catherine H.
Mazur Eric
Wu Claudia
Younkin Rebecca Jane
Barton Jeffrey T
Engellenner Thomas J.
Mollaaghababa Reza
Nguyen Nam X.
Nutter & McClennen & Fish LLP
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