US3986837A
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Method of and apparatus for manufacturing single crystal compound semiconductor
Assignee: Nikkei Kako KK
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Filing: 1974-03-07
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Granted: 1976-10-19
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Expires: 1994-03-07
Abstract
Abstract Method of and apparatus for manufacturing a single crystal compound semiconductor in a boat, whereby the melt forming the crystal is maintained at a higher temperature at its surface in contact with the bottom of the boat, than at its free surface in order that solidification of the melt begins at its free surface. Uniform crystallinity without structural defects or impurities is obtained.
Inventors
- 👤 Seiji Sugiyama
- 👤 Hiroshi Yamashima
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:25
CPC Classifications
C; C30; C30B; C30B11/00; C30B11/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S117/00; Y10S117/901; Y10S117/902; Y10T; Y10T117/00; Y10T117/10; Y10T117/1024; Y10T117/1092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
221 words
An apparatus for manufacturing a single crystal comprising a melt boat having an upper free surface and a bottom surface for receiving a seed at one end thereof and a crystal forming material at the other end thereof, a furnace for receiving said melt boat comprising an elongated horizontal body having a heating coil disposed around the inner periphery thereof, at least one radiation window in the upper part of said furnace to provide a communication area between the inside of said furnace and the outside thereof, said window and melt boat being mated in construction and proportioned whereby said window communication area is at least equal to the dimensions of the melt boat and communicates with said upper surface of said melt boat, and insulation means provided throughout the inside and bottom of said furnace, said window communication area, insulation means, and furnace being constructed and arranged and proportioned to provide and maintain a temperature gradient between the upper and bottom surfaces of the melt boat whereby solidification of the melted crystal forming material starts at the upper free surface of said boat and at the seed side, proceeds past the center of the melt in said boat and terminates at the surface of the melt in contact with the bottom of the boat, thereby providing a uniform single crystal.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
221 words
An apparatus for manufacturing a single crystal comprising a melt boat having an upper free surface and a bottom surface for receiving a seed at one end thereof and a crystal forming material at the other end thereof, a furnace for receiving said melt boat comprising an elongated horizontal body having a heating coil disposed around the inner periphery thereof, at least one radiation window in the upper part of said furnace to provide a communication area between the inside of said furnace and the outside thereof, said window and melt boat being mated in construction and proportioned whereby said window communication area is at least equal to the dimensions of the melt boat and communicates with said upper surface of said melt boat, and insulation means provided throughout the inside and bottom of said furnace, said window communication area, insulation means, and furnace being constructed and arranged and proportioned to provide and maintain a temperature gradient between the upper and bottom surfaces of the melt boat whereby solidification of the melted crystal forming material starts at the upper free surface of said boat and at the seed side, proceeds past the center of the melt in said boat and terminates at the surface of the melt in contact with the bottom of the boat, thereby providing a uniform single crystal.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
11 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including a plurality of radiation windows.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
48 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said window communication area, insulation means, and furnace are selected to provide a temperature gradient of from 8° C. between the upper and bottom surfaces of said melt boat and 30° C. between the upper and bottom surfaces of said melt boat.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1979-10-19 | 1980-04-19 | 1980-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-19 | 1984-04-19 | 1984-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-19 | 1988-04-19 | 1988-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |