Abstract:
A process called surface image transfer etching (SITE) is used to etch patterned photoresist so as to more completely transfer a well-defined pattern formed in the top surface (10a) of a material to the bulk of the material (12). The process uses no mask, but employs only a sputter etching process where the etching rates of surfaces not normal to the ion trajectories are greatly enhanced over the etching rates of surfaces normal to the ion trajectories.
Abstract:
A method for measuring the sidewall angle of patterned photoresist (16), as well as wall angles of other materials, is provided. The method comprises forming two copies of the patterned photoresist feature for which the sidewall measurement is to be obtained on a conducting substrate (14). The first copy is processed via conventional techniques for linewidth measurement, which consists of a pattern transfer etch of the first copy into the underlying conductive substrate, followed by electrical measurement of the conductor linewidth to yield linewidth 1 (LW1). The second copy is processed such that there is a shape altering etch prior to the pattern transfer etch. A linewidth 2 (LW2) is obtained. The angle is then extracted from the two linewidth measurements.
Abstract:
A semiconductor chip having an exposed metal terminating pad thereover, and a separate substrate having a corresponding exposed metal bump thereover are provided. A conducting polymer plug is formed over the exposed metal terminating pad. A conforming interface layer is formed over the conducting polymer plug. The conducting polymer plug of the semiconductor chip is aligned with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer over the conducting polymer plug is mated with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer is thermally decomposed, adhering and permanently attaching the conducting polymer plug with the corresponding metal bump. Methods of forming and patterning a nickel carbonyl layer are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A system for treating conditions of the periodontium, such as gingivitis and periodontitis, includes an Ayurvedic medicinal solution and an applicator for delivering the solution to the periodontium. The Ayurvedic medicinal solution utilizes herbal extracts to break-down bacteria which can inflame gum tissue. In one embodiment, the solution comprises approximately 1 gram of triphala extract for every 10 ml of glycerine. In another embodiment, the solution comprises approximately 1 gram of amla extract for every 10 ml of glycerine. The applicator for delivering the solution to the periodontium may either be in the form of a cotton swab-type wand, a pipette or a spray dispenser.
Abstract:
A semiconductor chip having an exposed metal terminating pad thereover, and a separate substrate having a corresponding exposed metal bump thereover are provided. A conducting polymer plug is formed over the exposed metal terminating pad. A conforming interface layer is formed over the conducting polymer plug. The conducting polymer plug of the semiconductor chip is aligned with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer over the conducting polymer plug is mated with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer is thermally decomposed, adhering and permanently attaching the conducting polymer plug with the corresponding metal bump. Methods of forming and patterning a nickel carbonyl layer are also disclosed.
Abstract:
The present invention provides an improved preparation based on the synergistic action of garlic extract and essential oil of M. spicata var. Ganga or cinnamon oil against dermatophytic fungus. More particularly, the present invention relates to the synergistic enhancement of activity of a combination by menthyl acetate or Geraniol. The invention also provides a method of preparation of the synergistic combination and the shelf life observed to be more than one year. The cream based preparation is a potent anti-dermatophytic as described and illustrated by in vitro and in vivo evaluations.
Abstract:
The invention relates to a novel pharmaceutical composition comprising an effective amount of bio-active fraction from cow urine distillate as a bioavailability facilitator and pharmaceutically acceptable additives selected from anticancer compounds, antibiotics, drugs, therapeutic and nutraceutic agents, ions and similar molecules which are targeted to the living systems.
Abstract:
A semiconductor chip having an exposed metal terminating pad thereover, and a separate substrate having a corresponding exposed metal bump thereover are provided. A conducting polymer plug is formed over the exposed metal terminating pad. A conforming interface layer is formed over the conducting polymer plug. The conducting polymer plug of the semiconductor chip is aligned with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer over the conducting polymer plug is mated with the corresponding metal bump. The conforming interface layer is thermally decomposed, adhering and permanently attaching the conducting polymer plug with the corresponding metal bump. Methods of forming and patterning a nickel carbonyl layer are also disclosed.
Abstract:
A method for forming dual-damascene type conducting interconnects with non-metallic barriers that protect said interconnects from fluorine out-diffusion from surrounding low-k, fluorinated dielectric materials. One embodiment of the method is particularly suited for forming such interconnects in microelectronics fabrications of the sub 0.15 micron generation.
Abstract:
A method for forming dual-damascene type conducting interconnects with non-metallic barriers that protect said interconnects from fluorine out-diffusion from surrounding low-k, fluorinated dielectric materials. One embodiment of the method is particularly suited for forming such interconnects in microelectronics fabrications of the sub 0.15 micron generation.