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Sniegowski, Jeffry J.

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Method for simultaneous modification of multiple semiconductor device features

Various technologies for simultaneously making a plurality of modifications to a previously manufactured semiconductor are described herein. A mask layer is applied to a surface of the previously manufactured semiconductor device. A pattern is formed in the mask layer, where the pattern is aligned with a plurality of features of the semiconductor device that are desirably modified. Layers of the semiconductor device are etched based on the pattern to create a plurality of vias that each extend through one or more layers of the semiconductor device to a respective feature of the device. A conducting material is deposited into the vias to form a plurality of conducting plugs. Conducting material may be further deposited on the surface of the semiconductor device to connect plugs to one another and/or connect plugs to surface features of the device, thereby forming a plurality of new connections between features of the semiconductor device.

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Novel Applications of Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscopy (NSOM)

The Near-Field Scanning Optical Microscope (NSOM) was used to image a wide array samples using a variety of standard and non-standard operating conditions on a custom system built in Org. 5625. The ability of this technique to produce high-quality images was assessed during this one-year LDRD. To obtain details about the devices imaged, as well as the experimental details, please refer to the classified report from the project manager, Rich Dondero, or the NSP IA lead, Kristina Czuchlewski.

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