Process for etching oxide films in a sealed photochemical reactor

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PATENT NO 5234540
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07876043

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A process for etching oxide films on the semiconductor, or other substrates, in a sealed photochemical reactor. Anhydrous hydrogen fluoride (AHF) gas, or other halogen containing gases, and alcohol vapor carried by an inert gas, such as nitrogen, are passed over the oxides to be etched. The UV radiation shines through a window, which passes the UV radiation onto the oxides while the gases are flowing, and enhances and controls etching of the oxides. The UV window is impervious to the etch process gases. The etch rates are modified, providing for improved oxide etching characteristics.

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AKRION SYSTEMS LLC6330 HEDGEWOOD DRIVE ALLENTOWN PA 18106

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Grant, Robert W Excelsior, MN 48 1034
Novak, Richard E Plymouth, MN 13 508
Ruzyllo, Jerzy State College, PA 10 571
Torek, Kevin State College, PA 25 716

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