Spike Anneal

04 Thermal Processing, Implant, Doping & Oxidation

Definition

A rapid thermal annealing cycle with fast heating and cooling and little or no dwell at its peak temperature, reducing the time spent at high temperature.

Application

Used after ion implantation to activate dopants and form shallow junctions while limiting dopant diffusion.

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