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In some aspects, methods of forming a metal sulfide thin film are provided. According to some methods, a metal sulfide thin film is deposited on a substrate in a reaction space in a cyclical process where at least one cycle includes alternately and sequentially contacting the substrate with a first vapor-phase metal reactant and a second vapor-phase sulfur reactant. In some aspects, methods of forming a three-dimensional architecture on a substrate surface are provided. In some embodiments, the method includes forming a metal sulfide thin film on the substrate surface and forming a capping layer over the metal sulfide thin film. The substrate surface may comprise a high-mobility channel.
Abstract:
Methods are disclosed herein for depositing a passivation layer comprising fluorine over a dielectric material that is sensitive to chlorine, bromine, and iodine. The passivation layer can protect the sensitive dielectric layer thereby enabling deposition using precursors comprising chlorine, bromine, and iodine over the passivation layer.
Abstract:
A thermocouple having at least one inner alignment feature or at least one outer alignment feature, or a combination thereof for positively positioning and aligning at least one thermocouple junction within a bore formed in a susceptor ring of a semiconductor substrate processing reactor. The outer alignment feature is configured to positively align the junction(s) longitudinally within the bore. The inner alignment feature configured to positively position the junction(s) rotationally within the sheath of the thermocouple relative to the bore.
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Compositions, methods, and systems permit selectively etching metal oxide from reactor metal parts (e.g., titanium and/or titanium alloys). The etching composition comprises an alkali metal hydroxide and gallic acid. The method is useful for cleaning reaction chambers used in the deposition of metal oxide films such as aluminum oxide.
Abstract:
Atomic layer deposition (ALD) processes for forming Te-containing thin films, such as Sb-Te, Ge-Te, Ge-Sb-Te, Bi-Te, and Zn-Te thin films are provided. ALD processes are also provided for forming Se-containing thin films, such as Sb-Se, Ge-Se, Ge-Sb-Se, Bi-Se, and Zn-Se thin films are also provided. Te and Se precursors of the formula (Te,Se)( SiR1R2R3)2 are preferably used, wherein R1, R2, and R3 are alkyl groups. Methods are also provided for synthesizing these Te and Se precursors. Methods are also provided for using the Te and Se thin films in phase change memory devices.
Abstract translation:提供了用于形成诸如Sb-Te,Ge-Te,Ge-Sb-Te,Bi-Te和Zn-Te薄膜的Te含量薄膜的原子层沉积(ALD)工艺。 还提供了用于形成含Se的薄膜的ALD工艺,例如Sb-Se,Ge-Se,Ge-Sb-Se,Bi-Se和Zn-Se薄膜。 优选使用式(Te,Se)(SiR 1 R 2 R 3)2的Te和Se前体,其中R 1,R 2和R 3是烷基。 还提供了用于合成这些Te和Se前体的方法。 还提供了在相变存储器件中使用Te和Se薄膜的方法。
Abstract:
A Bernoulli wand (50) for transporting semiconductor wafers. The wand (50) has a head portion (54) having a plurality of gas outlets (74, 75) configured to produce a flow of gas along an upper surface of a wafer to create a pressure differential between the upper surface of the wafer and the lower surface of the wafer. The pressure differential generates a lift force that supports the wafer below the head portion (54) of the wand in a substantially non-contacting manner, employing the Bernoulli principle. The wand (50) has independently controllable gas channels (70, 80) configured to provide flow to different sets of gas outlet holes (74, 75). The gas outlet holes (74, 75) and gas channels (70, 80) are configured to support a wafer using the Bernoulli principle.
Abstract:
A method for depositing an in situ doped epitaxial semiconductor layer comprises maintaining a pressure of greater than about 80 torr in a process chamber housing a patterned substrate. The method further comprises providing a flow of dichlorosilane to the process chamber. The method further comprises providing a flow of a dopant hydride to the process chamber. The method further comprises selectively depositing the epitaxial semiconductor layer on single crystal material on the patterned substrate at a rate of greater than about 3 nm min -1 .
Abstract translation:用于沉积原位掺杂的外延半导体层的方法包括在容纳图案化衬底的处理室中保持大于约80托的压力。 该方法还包括向处理室提供二氯硅烷流。 该方法还包括向处理室提供掺杂剂氢化物的流。 该方法还包括以大于约3nm min -1的速率在图案化衬底上的单晶材料上选择性地沉积外延半导体层。
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Methods of making Si-containing films that contain relatively high levels of substitutional dopants involve chemical vapor deposition using trisilane and a dopant precursor. Extremely high levels of substitutional incorporation may be obtained, including crystalline silicon films that contain 2.4 atomic % or greater substitutional carbon. Substitutionally doped Si-containing films may be selectively deposited onto the crystalline surfaces of mixed substrates by introducing an etchant gas during deposition.
Abstract:
A reactor defines a reaction chamber for processing a substrate. The reactor comprises a first inlet for providing a first reactant and to the reaction chamber and a second inlet for a second reactant to the reaction chamber. A first exhaust outlet removes gases from the reaction chamber. A second exhaust outlet removes gases from the reaction chamber. A flow control system is configured to alternately constrict flow through the first and second exhaust outlets. The reactor chamber is configured to for a diffusion barrier within the reaction chamber.
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A method for forming strain-relaxed SiGe films comprises depositing a graded strained SiGe layer on a substrate in which the concentration of Ge is greater at the interface with the substrate than at the top of the layer (Figure 1). The strained SiGe film is subsequently oxidized, producing a strain-relaxed SiGe film with a substantially uniform Ge concentration across the thickness of the film. The relaxed SiGe layer may be used to form a strained silicon layer on a substrate.