IP Library Granted Patent US 9,552,996
Granted Patent B2
US 9,552,996 · App. 14/790,178 · Granted Jan 24, 2017

Semiconductor device, having conductive pattern and electronic apparatus

View Patent ↗
Loading inventors, assignments & file history…
Monitor This Case
Get email alerts when status or documents change.
Order Certified Copies
Most orders are placed with the USPTO same day — all within 24 business hours.
Order via The Patent Place →
Pre-filled with this patent's details
Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 9,552,996
App. No.
14/790,178
Granted
Jan 24, 2017
Kind
B2
Abstract

There is provided a conductive pattern forming method that can suppress shape abnormalities caused by the reattachment of a neodymium component. A conductive pattern forming method according to an aspect of the invention includes forming an aluminum-neodymium alloy film on a base material; forming, on the aluminum-neodymium alloy film, a conductive film having a thickness greater than or equal to ¼ times the thickness of the aluminum-neodymium alloy film; and patterning the aluminum-neodymium alloy film and the conductive film by using dry etching.

Claims (26)

1. A semiconductor device comprising a first gate electrode formed by using a forming method including:

forming an aluminum-neodymium alloy film on a base material;

forming, on the aluminum-neodymium alloy film, a conductive film having a thickness greater than or equal to ¼ times a thickness of the aluminum-neodymium alloy film; and

patterning the aluminum-neodymium alloy film and the conductive film by using dry etching,

a gap between the first gate electrode and a second gate electrode that is provided adjacent to the first gate electrode being 10 μm or less.

2. An electronic apparatus comprising the semiconductor device according to claim 1 .

3. A semiconductor device comprising:

a first gate electrode including

an aluminum-neodymium alloy film, and

a conductive film that is laminated on the aluminum-neodymium alloy film and has a thickness greater than or equal to ¼ times a thickness of the aluminum-neodymium alloy film;

an insulating film that is provided on the first gate electrode; and

a wiring that is provided on the insulating film,

a gap between the first gate electrode and a second gate electrode that is provided adjacent to the first gate electrode being 10 μm or less.

4. The semiconductor device according to claim 3 ,

wherein the first gate electrode constitutes at least one of a gate line and a source line.

5. The semiconductor device according to claim 3 ,

wherein the aluminum-neodymium alloy film is formed on a barrier film, and

the barrier film contains titanium.

6. An electronic apparatus comprising the semiconductor device according to claim 3 .

7. A semiconductor device comprising:

a first wiring including

an aluminum-neodymium alloy film, and

a conductive film that is laminated on the aluminum-neodymium alloy film and has a thickness greater than or equal to ¼ times a thickness of the aluminum-neodymium alloy film;

an insulating film that is provided on the first wiring; and

a pixel electrode that is provided on the insulating film,

a gap between the first wiring and a second wiring that is provided adjacent to the first wiring being 10 μm or less.

Assignments (2)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Sep 13, 2018
From: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
To: E INK CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 047072/0325 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jul 2, 2015
From: SERA, HIROSHI
To: SEIKO EPSON CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 035969/0716 →