Abstract:
Methods for fabricating a semiconductor memory cell that has a spacer layer are disclosed. A method includes forming a plurality of source/drain regions in a substrate where the plurality of source/drain regions are formed between trenches, forming a first oxide layer above the plurality of source/drain regions and in the trenches, forming a charge storage layer above the oxide layer and separating the charge storage layer in the trenches where a space is formed between separated portions of the charge storage layer. The method further includes forming a spacer layer to fill the space between the separated portions of the charge storage layer and to rise a predetermined distance above the space. A second oxide layer is formed above the charge storage layer and the spacer layer and a polysilicon layer is formed above the second oxide layer.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating a semiconductor memory cell that has a spacer layer are disclosed. A method includes forming a plurality of source/drain regions in a substrate where the plurality of source/drain regions are formed between trenches, forming a first oxide layer above the plurality of source/drain regions and in the trenches, forming a charge storage layer above the oxide layer and separating the charge storage layer in the trenches where a space is formed between separated portions of the charge storage layer. The method further includes forming a spacer layer to fill the space between the separated portions of the charge storage layer and to rise a predetermined distance above the space. A second oxide layer is formed above the charge storage layer and the spacer layer and a polysilicon layer is formed above the second oxide layer.
Abstract:
A structure for electrically isolating semiconductor devices includes a semiconducting layer and a layer of aluminum oxide formed in a pattern over the semiconducting layer, where the pattern exposes a portion of the semiconducting layer. The structure further includes an electrical isolation region formed in the exposed portion of the semiconducting layer, where the isolation region does not substantially encroach a region beneath the layer of aluminum oxide.
Abstract:
An RFID bridge antenna is positioned between a tag antenna associated with a tag and a reader antenna associated with a reader. The bridge includes at least two RF antenna elements spaced apart from one another and coupled together by an electrical conductor. The first RF antenna element is located proximate to the tag antenna and the second RF antenna element is located proximate to the reader antenna. An electromagnetic carrier signal transmitted by the reader antenna is received by one of the RF antenna element and retransmitted to the tag antenna by the other RF antenna element, increasing the distance over which the tag can communicate with the reader. Where the tag is attached to a packaged object, the RFID bridge antenna may be included in the package to allow wireless data communication between the tag and a reader. The reader may also be located external to the package. For example, one of the RF antenna elements may be attached to a label on the package, allowing data stored in the tag to be extracted by the external reader. The object may be a module, also known as a customer replaceable unit (CRU), and the tag may be configured as a customer replaceable unit monitor (CRUM). The module may take the form of a container having a closure cap equipped with a tag and the container may be stored in a cabinet along with an RFID bridge antenna mounted on the cabinet door to establish data communication between the tag and a reader.
Abstract:
A method of reducing critical dimensions of a feature in a anti-reflective coating layer structure can utilize a polymerizing agent. The anti-reflective coating structure can be utilized to form various integrated circuit structures. The anti-reflective coating can be utilized to form gate stacks comprised of polysilicon and a dielectric layer, conductive lines, or other IC structure. The polymerizing agent can include carbon, hydrogen and fluorine.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a system and a method for reducing the linewidth of ultra thin resist features. The present invention accomplishes this end by applying a densification process to an ultra thin resist having a thickness of less than about 2500 Å formed over a semiconductor structure. In one aspect of the present invention, the method includes providing a semiconductor substrate having a device film layer formed thereon. An ultra thin resist is then deposited over the device film layer. The ultra thin resist is patterned according to a desired structure or feature using conventional photolithography techniques. Following development, the ultra thin resist is implanted with a dopant. After the implantation is substantially completed, the device film layer is anisotropically etched.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a process for self-limiting trim etch of patterned photoresist that will allow integrated circuit fabrication to achieve smaller integrated circuit component features and greatly reduce final critical dimension drift or variation. Trim time is set in a plateau region of the critical dimension loss process curve.
Abstract:
A firearm sound suppression system may include, but is not limited to: a tubular body portion defining an entry aperture and an exit aperture; one or more baffles disposed inside the tubular body portion at locations along the length of the tubular body portion, the one or more baffles including: a central aperture, wherein the entry aperture, the one or more baffles, and the exit aperture are co-aligned to form a bore through the firearm sound suppression device.
Abstract:
A roll-on liquid applicator having an applicator ball disposed within a dispensing chamber and a spring element with a valve head portion. The spring element effects a distally-directed force to press the valve head against the valve opening to maintain a sealing closure of the valve opening against flow of the liquid from the feed chamber into the dispensing chamber. The valve head has a ball support structure which extends distally through the valve opening to contact with the applicator ball so that when the ball is inwardly displaced by force applied thereto, the valve head moves axially inward from the closed-valve position to the open-valve position, thereby moving the valve head from the closed-valve position in contact with the valve opening toward the open-valve position which allows liquid from the feed chamber to enter the dispensing chamber.
Abstract:
Methods for fabricating a semiconductor memory cell that has a spacer layer are disclosed. A method includes forming a plurality of source/drain regions in a substrate where the plurality of source/drain regions are formed between trenches, forming a first oxide layer above the plurality of source/drain regions and in the trenches, forming a charge storage layer above the oxide layer and separating the charge storage layer in the trenches where a space is formed between separated portions of the charge storage layer. The method further includes forming a spacer layer to fill the space between the separated portions of the charge storage layer and to rise a predetermined distance above the space. A second oxide layer is formed above the charge storage layer and the spacer layer and a polysilicon layer is formed above the second oxide layer.