Methods for forming crystalline IGZO with a seed layer

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14138750

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Embodiments described herein provide method for forming crystalline indium-gallium-zinc oxide (IGZO). A substrate is provided. A seed layer is formed above the substrate. The seed layer has a crystalline structure that is substantially dominant along the c-axis. An IGZO layer is formed above the seed layer. The seed layer may include zinc oxide. A stack of alternating seed layers and IGZO layers may be formed.

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INTERMOLECULAR INC3011 NORTH FIRST STREET SAN JOSE CA 95134
LG DISPLAY LTDLG TWIN TOWERS (EAST) 128 YEOUI-DAERO SEOUL 15

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Ahmed, Khaled Anaheim, US 145 1778
Chang, Youn-Gyoung Gyeonggi-do, KR 36 250
Kim, Min-Cheol Gyeonggi-do, KR 51 514
Le, Minh Huu San Jose, US 77 458
Lee, Sang San Jose, US 74 659
Park, Kwon-Sik Gangnam-gu, KR 5 20
Shin, Woosup Gyeonggi-do, KR 16 123

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