Method of etching an oxide layer

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PATENT NO 5562801
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08351784

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A method of etching an oxide layer is disclosed. First, a resist layer is formed on an oxide layer on a substrate. Next, a photosensitive layer is formed on the oxide layer and patterned to expose regions of the oxide layer to be removed. The exposed regions may overlie a nitride layer, and may overlie a structure such as a polysilicon gate. The etch is performed such that polymer deposits on the photosensitive layer, thus eliminating interactions between the photosensitive layer and the plasma. In this way, a simple etch process allows for good control of the etch, resulting in reduced aspect ratio dependent etch effects, high oxide:nitride selectivity, and good wall angle profile control.

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INVENSAS CORPORATION2702 ORCHARD PARKWAY SAN JOSE CA 95134

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Nulty, James E San Jose, CA 15 697

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