(19)
(11)
EP 0 951 731 A2
(12)
(43)
Date of publication:
27.10.1999
Bulletin 1999/43
(21)
Application number:
97912876.0
(22)
Date of filing:
17.10.1997
(51)
International Patent Classification (IPC):
H01L
27/
04
( . )
H01L
21/
822
( . )
H01L
21/
82
( . )
H01L
27/
08
( . )
(86)
International application number:
PCT/US1997/019176
(87)
International publication number:
WO 1998/018152
(
30.04.1998
Gazette 1998/17)
(84)
Designated Contracting States:
DE FR GB NL
(30)
Priority:
18.10.1996
US 19960028778P
(71)
Applicant:
California Micro Devices Corporation
Milpitas, CA 95025 (US)
(72)
Inventor:
RICHIUSO, Dominick
Saratoga, CA 95070 (US)
(74)
Representative:
Browne, Robin Forsythe, Dr.
Urquhart-Dykes & Lord Tower House Merrion Way
Leeds LS2 8PA West Yorkshire
Leeds LS2 8PA West Yorkshire (GB)
(54)
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