Micron Technology Incorporated

Micron Display Technology, Inc.

Eric A Lahaug

Methods of forming dual gate oxides are provided. A first gate oxide layer and oxynitride layer is formed over a substrate. A portion of the first gate oxide and oxynitride layers is removed over a second area of the substrate, and a second gate oxide is formed thereon. The first gate oxide layer is simultaneously reoxidized. The reoxidized first gate oxide layer incorporates oxynitride and is thinner than a second gate oxide layer. Methods of forming the semiconductor devices and memory cells are also provided. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract which will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that is will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims.

Methods for forming dual gate oxides

In one aspect the invention includes a method of forming a semiconductor device, comprising: a) forming a layer over a substrate; b) forming a plurality of openings extending into the layer; c) depositing particles on the layer; d) collecting the particles within the openings; and e) using the collected particles as a mask during etching of the underlying substrate to define features of the semiconductor device. In another aspect, the invention includes a method of forming a field emission display, comprising: a) forming a silicon dioxide layer over a conductive substrate; b) forming a plurality of openings extending into the silicon dioxide layer; c) depositing particles on the silicon dioxide layer; d) collecting the particles within the openings; e) while using the collected particles as a mask, etching the conductive substrate to form a plurality of conically shaped emitters from the conductive substrate; and f) forming a display screen spaced from said emitters.

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Eric A Lahaug