US20030003242A1 - Pulse width method for controlling lateral growth in crystallized silicon films - Google Patents

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US20030003242A1
US20030003242A1 US09/894,349 US89434901A US2003003242A1 US 20030003242 A1 US20030003242 A1 US 20030003242A1 US 89434901 A US89434901 A US 89434901A US 2003003242 A1 US2003003242 A1 US 2003003242A1
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  • This invention generally relates to liquid crystal display (LCD) and integrated circuit (IC) fabrication and, more particularly, to a silicon film and fabrication process to laser irradiate silicon film in making polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors (TFTs) for Active Matrix (AM) LCDs.
  • LCD liquid crystal display
  • IC integrated circuit
  • TFTs polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors
  • AM Active Matrix
  • LC-ELA Lateral crystallization by excimer-laser anneal
  • FIGS. 1 a through 1 d illustrate steps in an LC-ELA annealing process (prior art).
  • amorphous silicon film 100 is irradiated by a laser beam that is shaped by an appropriate mask to an array of narrow “beamlets”.
  • the shape of the beamlets can vary.
  • each beamlet is shaped as a straight slit of narrow width, approximately 3-5 microns ( ⁇ m). This slit is represented in the figures as the two heavy lines. The width of the slit is the distance between these two lines.
  • This width can vary, but ultimately it is dependent upon the attainable lateral growth length (LGL), which is defined as the distance crystals can grow laterally (inwardly) from the edges of the irradiated area.
  • LGL attainable lateral growth length
  • the beamlet width is designed to be slightly less than twice the corresponding LGL.
  • FIGS. 1 a - 1 d illustrates the growth of long polysilicon grains by LC-ELA process.
  • a step-and-repeat approach is used.
  • the laser beamlet width (indicated by the 2 parallel, heavy black lines) irradiates the film and, then steps a distance (d), to point 102 , smaller than half of the lateral growth length (L), i.e. d ⁇ L/2.
  • L lateral growth length
  • FIG. 2 is partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 a illustrating the topography of laser-irradiated domains (prior art).
  • the two crystal fronts meet at the center of the domain 200 where explosive nucleation occurs.
  • the stepping distance of the beam is a crucial factor in the process throughput and, hence, the economics of the LC-ELA process in mass productions.
  • the stepping distance is dependent upon the lateral growth length (LGL).
  • LGL is affected by the transient temperature profile of the film, which defines the time for the lateral propagation of the two facing crystal fronts, before the remaining molten volume becomes cold enough to trigger copious (explosive) nucleation.
  • melt duration of the laser-irradiated volume of silicon film could be increased, to gain a corresponding increase in the LGL.
  • the present invention is a method that prolongs the melt duration during the laser irradiation of the silicon film, thereby increasing the lateral growth length (LGL).
  • the increase in the melt duration is achieved by controlled manipulation of the pulse duration of the laser irradiation.
  • a method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication comprises: forming an amorphous silicon film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms ( ⁇ ); irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at the full-width-half-maximum (FWHM); and, in response to irradiating the silicon film, melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains.
  • Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 300 ns FWHM, and an energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm 2 ).
  • FIGS. 1 a through 1 d illustrate steps in an LC-ELA annealing process (prior art).
  • FIG. 2 is partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 1 a illustrating the topography of laser-irradiated domains (prior art).
  • FIG. 3 is a graph illustrating a plot of LGL as a function of silicon film thickness, laser energy density, and laser pulse duration.
  • FIGS. 4 a and 4 b illustrate pulse width durations applicable to the present invention pulse width crystallization method.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the present invention method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an alternate method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating another method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication.
  • FIG. 3 is a graph illustrating a plot of LGL as a function of silicon film thickness, laser energy density, and laser pulse duration.
  • LGL increases with the applied energy density.
  • the energy density cannot be increased indefinitely, as silicon film evaporates in response to exposure to high laser energy density values.
  • the range of pulse durations, for a film thickness of 450 ⁇ represents the boundaries within which the energy density can reasonably be varied. Outside these ranges the film either does not completely melt (below the minimum point) or evaporates (above the maximum point). Note, the pulse widths and energy density values vary in response to the film thickness.
  • a thickness of 450 ⁇ is provided as an example of pulse duration and energy density values.
  • One method of increasing the LGL involves increasing pulse durations. As shown in FIG. 3, an increase in pulse duration from approximately 30 ns (nominal) to approximately 180 ns can drastically increase the LGL. This LGL increase is more substantial for thicker films. Nonetheless, even for thinner films with thicknesses of less than 45 nanometers (nm), a LGL of greater than 3 microns can be reasonably expected.
  • pulse durations of greater than 180 ns can be achieved using existing technology.
  • Commercial excimer lasers currently exist, such as the XeCl excimer laser made by the French company SOPRA, S.A., capable of delivering pulses of up to approximately 240 ns in duration Full-Width-Half-Maximum (FWHM).
  • FWHM Full-Width-Half-Maximum
  • FIGS. 4 a and 4 b illustrate pulse width durations applicable to the present invention pulse width crystallization method.
  • FIG. 4 a depicts a pulse of duration of approximately 28 ns, as measured at FWHM).
  • FIG. 4 b depicts a pulse duration of approximately 280 ns, as measured at FWHM. Both pulse durations were produced from an XeCl (308 nm) excimer laser. A digital oscilloscope was used to capture the pulse duration, in each case.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the present invention method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. Although the method, and the methods illustrated by FIGS. 6 and 7 below, is depicted as a sequence of numbered steps for clarity, no order should be inferred from the numbering unless explicitly stated.
  • the method begins at Step 500 .
  • Step 502 forms an amorphous silicon film.
  • Step 504 irradiates the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at the full-width-half-maximum (FWHM).
  • Step 506 in response to irradiating the silicon film, melts the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains.
  • Step 504 includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 300 ns FWHM. Further, Step 504 includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm 2 ), at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
  • Forming an amorphous silicon film in Step 502 includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms ( ⁇ ). Preferably, the film has a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 ⁇ .
  • Melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains in Step 506 includes forming crystal grains having a length in the range from 5 to 10 microns.
  • Step 504 irradiates with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 200 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 400 to 1000 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm 2 ).
  • the pulse width is in the range between 50 and 200 ns FWHM and the first energy density is in the range from 400 to 1000 mJ/cm 2 .
  • Step 504 irradiates with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 120 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 300 to 700 mJ/cm 2 .
  • the pulse width is in the range between 50 and 100 ns FWHM and the first energy density is in the range from 300 to 700 mJ/cm 2 .
  • Step 504 irradiates with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 90 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 250 to 500 mJ/cm 2 .
  • the pulse width is in the range between 50 and 90 ns FWHM and the first energy density is in the range from 250 to 500 mJ/cm 2 .
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an alternate method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication.
  • the method starts at Step 600 .
  • Step 602 forms an amorphous silicon film.
  • Step 604 irradiates the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density sufficient to melt, but not evaporate the silicon film.
  • Step 606 extends the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film.
  • Extending the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film in Step 606 includes forming a pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at full-width-half-maximum (FWHM). Typically, the pulse width is in the range of 30 to 300 ns FWHM.
  • Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density in Step 604 includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 mJ/cm 2 , at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
  • Forming an amorphous silicon film in Step 602 includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms ( ⁇ ). Preferably, the film has a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 ⁇ .
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating another method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication.
  • the method begins at Step 700 .
  • Step 702 forms an amorphous silicon film overlying a substrate.
  • Step 704 irradiates the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density.
  • Step 706 dissipates energy from the silicon film into the substrate.
  • Step 708 prolongs the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density.
  • Step 710 simultaneously with the prolonging of the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density in Step 708 , maintains a minimum power into the silicon film.
  • Prolonging the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density in Step 708 includes forming a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at full-widthhalf-maximum (FWHM). Typically, a laser pulse having a pulse width in the range of 30 to 300 ns FWHM is formed.
  • Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density in Step 704 includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm 2 ), at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
  • Forming an amorphous silicon film in Step 702 includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms ( ⁇ ). Preferably, a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 ⁇ is formed.
  • a method has been provided to extend the lateral growth of crystals in a silicon film by prolonging the duration of the laser pulses. Examples have been provided for specific film thicknesses. However, other variations and embodiments of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art. Although the present invention methods were specifically developed for relatively low temperature LCD fabrication processes, the methods are also applicable to more general integrated circuit fabrication processes.

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A method is provided for crystallizing a silicon film in liquid crystal display (LCD) fabrication. The method comprises: forming an amorphous silicon film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å); irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at the full-width-half-maximum (FWHM); and, in response to irradiating the silicon film, melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains. Irradiating the silicon film typically includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 300 ns FWHM, and an energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).

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    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
  • 1. Field of the Invention [0001]
  • This invention generally relates to liquid crystal display (LCD) and integrated circuit (IC) fabrication and, more particularly, to a silicon film and fabrication process to laser irradiate silicon film in making polycrystalline silicon thin film transistors (TFTs) for Active Matrix (AM) LCDs. [0002]
  • 2. Description of the Related Art [0003]
  • Lateral crystallization by excimer-laser anneal (LC-ELA) is a desirable method for forming high quality polycrystalline silicon films having large and uniform grains. Further, this process permits precise control of the grain boundary locations. [0004]
  • FIGS. 1[0005] a through 1 d illustrate steps in an LC-ELA annealing process (prior art). As seen in FIG. 1a, initially amorphous silicon film 100 is irradiated by a laser beam that is shaped by an appropriate mask to an array of narrow “beamlets”. The shape of the beamlets can vary. In FIGS. 1a-1 d, each beamlet is shaped as a straight slit of narrow width, approximately 3-5 microns (μm). This slit is represented in the figures as the two heavy lines. The width of the slit is the distance between these two lines. This width can vary, but ultimately it is dependent upon the attainable lateral growth length (LGL), which is defined as the distance crystals can grow laterally (inwardly) from the edges of the irradiated area. Typically, the beamlet width is designed to be slightly less than twice the corresponding LGL.
  • The sequence of FIGS. 1[0006] a-1 d illustrates the growth of long polysilicon grains by LC-ELA process. A step-and-repeat approach is used. The laser beamlet width (indicated by the 2 parallel, heavy black lines) irradiates the film and, then steps a distance (d), to point 102, smaller than half of the lateral growth length (L), i.e. d<L/2. Using this step-and-repeat process, it is possible to continually grow crystal grains from the point of the initial irradiation, to the point where the irradiation steps cease.
  • FIG. 2 is partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 1[0007] a illustrating the topography of laser-irradiated domains (prior art). After the completion of the lateral growth, the two crystal fronts meet at the center of the domain 200 where explosive nucleation occurs. The stepping distance of the beam is a crucial factor in the process throughput and, hence, the economics of the LC-ELA process in mass productions. The stepping distance, in turn, is dependent upon the lateral growth length (LGL). LGL is affected by the transient temperature profile of the film, which defines the time for the lateral propagation of the two facing crystal fronts, before the remaining molten volume becomes cold enough to trigger copious (explosive) nucleation.
  • It would be desirable to improve the lateral growth length (LGL) during crystallization. Such improvement would enable an increase of the stepping distance between successive shots. [0008]
  • It would be advantageous if the melt duration of the laser-irradiated volume of silicon film could be increased, to gain a corresponding increase in the LGL. [0009]
  • SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
  • The present invention is a method that prolongs the melt duration during the laser irradiation of the silicon film, thereby increasing the lateral growth length (LGL). The increase in the melt duration is achieved by controlled manipulation of the pulse duration of the laser irradiation. [0010]
  • Accordingly, a method is provided for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. The method comprises: forming an amorphous silicon film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å); irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at the full-width-half-maximum (FWHM); and, in response to irradiating the silicon film, melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains. Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 300 ns FWHM, and an energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm[0011] 2).
  • Details of specific film thicknesses, pulse width, and energy levels are provided below, along with alternate embodiments of the present invention pulse width crystallization method. [0012]
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  • FIGS. 1[0013] a through 1 d illustrate steps in an LC-ELA annealing process (prior art).
  • FIG. 2 is partial cross-sectional view of FIG. 1[0014] a illustrating the topography of laser-irradiated domains (prior art).
  • FIG. 3 is a graph illustrating a plot of LGL as a function of silicon film thickness, laser energy density, and laser pulse duration. [0015]
  • FIGS. 4[0016] a and 4 b illustrate pulse width durations applicable to the present invention pulse width crystallization method.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the present invention method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. [0017]
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an alternate method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. [0018]
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating another method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication.[0019]
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  • FIG. 3 is a graph illustrating a plot of LGL as a function of silicon film thickness, laser energy density, and laser pulse duration. As shown, LGL increases with the applied energy density. However, the energy density cannot be increased indefinitely, as silicon film evaporates in response to exposure to high laser energy density values. The range of pulse durations, for a film thickness of 450 Å, represents the boundaries within which the energy density can reasonably be varied. Outside these ranges the film either does not completely melt (below the minimum point) or evaporates (above the maximum point). Note, the pulse widths and energy density values vary in response to the film thickness. A thickness of 450 Å is provided as an example of pulse duration and energy density values. [0020]
  • One method of increasing the LGL involves increasing pulse durations. As shown in FIG. 3, an increase in pulse duration from approximately 30 ns (nominal) to approximately 180 ns can drastically increase the LGL. This LGL increase is more substantial for thicker films. Nonetheless, even for thinner films with thicknesses of less than 45 nanometers (nm), a LGL of greater than 3 microns can be reasonably expected. [0021]
  • It should be noted that pulse durations of greater than 180 ns can be achieved using existing technology. Commercial excimer lasers currently exist, such as the XeCl excimer laser made by the French company SOPRA, S.A., capable of delivering pulses of up to approximately 240 ns in duration Full-Width-Half-Maximum (FWHM). Hence, the experimental results depicted in FIG. 3, are achievable in mass production LCD fabrication. [0022]
  • FIGS. 4[0023] a and 4 b illustrate pulse width durations applicable to the present invention pulse width crystallization method. FIG. 4a depicts a pulse of duration of approximately 28 ns, as measured at FWHM). FIG. 4b depicts a pulse duration of approximately 280 ns, as measured at FWHM. Both pulse durations were produced from an XeCl (308 nm) excimer laser. A digital oscilloscope was used to capture the pulse duration, in each case.
  • FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating the present invention method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. Although the method, and the methods illustrated by FIGS. 6 and 7 below, is depicted as a sequence of numbered steps for clarity, no order should be inferred from the numbering unless explicitly stated. The method begins at Step [0024] 500. Step 502 forms an amorphous silicon film. Step 504 irradiates the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at the full-width-half-maximum (FWHM). Step 506, in response to irradiating the silicon film, melts the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains.
  • Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater in Step [0025] 504 includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 300 ns FWHM. Further, Step 504 includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2), at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
  • Forming an amorphous silicon film in Step [0026] 502 includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å). Preferably, the film has a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 Å. Melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains in Step 506 includes forming crystal grains having a length in the range from 5 to 10 microns.
  • When Step [0027] 502 forms a film having a thickness in the range of 400 to 500 Å, then Step 504 irradiates with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 200 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 400 to 1000 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2). Preferably, the pulse width is in the range between 50 and 200 ns FWHM and the first energy density is in the range from 400 to 1000 mJ/cm2.
  • When Step [0028] 502 forms a film having a thickness in the range of 300 to 400 Å, then Step 504 irradiates with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 120 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 300 to 700 mJ/cm2. Preferably, the pulse width is in the range between 50 and 100 ns FWHM and the first energy density is in the range from 300 to 700 mJ/cm2.
  • When Step [0029] 502 forms a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 300 Å, then Step 504 irradiates with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 90 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 250 to 500 mJ/cm2. Preferably, the pulse width is in the range between 50 and 90 ns FWHM and the first energy density is in the range from 250 to 500 mJ/cm2.
  • FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an alternate method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. The method starts at [0030] Step 600. Step 602 forms an amorphous silicon film. Step 604 irradiates the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density sufficient to melt, but not evaporate the silicon film. Step 606 extends the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film.
  • Extending the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film in Step [0031] 606 includes forming a pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at full-width-half-maximum (FWHM). Typically, the pulse width is in the range of 30 to 300 ns FWHM.
  • Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density in Step [0032] 604 includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 mJ/cm2, at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
  • Forming an amorphous silicon film in [0033] Step 602 includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å). Preferably, the film has a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 Å.
  • FIG. 7 is a flowchart illustrating another method for crystallizing a silicon film in LCD fabrication. The method begins at [0034] Step 700. Step 702 forms an amorphous silicon film overlying a substrate. Step 704 irradiates the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density. Step 706 dissipates energy from the silicon film into the substrate. Step 708 prolongs the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density. Step 710, simultaneously with the prolonging of the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density in Step 708, maintains a minimum power into the silicon film.
  • Prolonging the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density in Step [0035] 708 includes forming a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at full-widthhalf-maximum (FWHM). Typically, a laser pulse having a pulse width in the range of 30 to 300 ns FWHM is formed.
  • Irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density in [0036] Step 704 includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2), at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
  • Forming an amorphous silicon film in [0037] Step 702 includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å). Preferably, a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 Å is formed.
  • A method has been provided to extend the lateral growth of crystals in a silicon film by prolonging the duration of the laser pulses. Examples have been provided for specific film thicknesses. However, other variations and embodiments of the invention will occur to those skilled in the art. Although the present invention methods were specifically developed for relatively low temperature LCD fabrication processes, the methods are also applicable to more general integrated circuit fabrication processes. [0038]

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We claim:
1. In liquid crystal display (LCD) fabrication, a method for crystallizing a silicon film, the method comprising:
forming an amorphous silicon film;
irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at the full-width-half-maximum (FWHM); and,
in response to irradiating the silicon film, melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains.
2. The method of claim 1 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 300 ns FWHM.
3. The method of claim 1 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
4. The method of claim 1 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
5. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å).
6. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 Å.
7. The method of claim 1 wherein melting the silicon film to promote the lateral growth of crystal grains includes forming crystal grains having a length in the range from 5 to 10 microns.
8. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 400 to 500 Å; and,
wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 200 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 400 to 1000 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
9. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 400 to 500 Å; and,
wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 50 and 200 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 400 to 1000 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
10. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 300 to 400 Å; and,
wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 120 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 300 to 700 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
11. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 300 to 400 Å; and,
wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 50 and 100 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 300 to 700 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
12. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 300 Å; and,
wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 30 and 90 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 250 to 500 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
13. The method of claim 1 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 300 Å; and,
wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 ns or greater includes irradiating with a pulse having a pulse width in the range between 50 and 90 ns FWHM and a first energy density in the range from 250 to 500 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
14. In liquid crystal display (LCD) fabrication, a method for crystallizing a silicon film, the method comprising:
forming an amorphous silicon film;
irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density sufficient to melt, but not evaporate the silicon film; and,
extending the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film.
15. The method of claim 14 wherein extending the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film includes forming a pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at full-width-half-maximum (FWHM).
16. The method of claim 15 wherein extending the laser pulse at the first energy density to prolong the melt duration of the silicon film includes forming a pulse having a pulse width in the range of 30 to 300 ns FWHM.
17. The method of claim 14 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
18. The method of claim 14 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse includes irradiating at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
19. The method of claim 14 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å).
20. The method of claim 14 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 Å.
21. In liquid crystal display (LCD) fabrication, a method for crystallizing a silicon film, the method comprising:
forming an amorphous silicon film overlying a substrate;
irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density;
dissipating energy from the silicon film into the substrate;
prolonging the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density; and,
simultaneously with the prolonging of the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density, maintaining a minimum power into the silicon film.
22. The method of claim 21 wherein prolonging the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density includes forming a laser pulse having a pulse width of 30 nanoseconds (ns) or greater, as measured at full-width-half-maximum (FWHM).
23. The method of claim 22 wherein prolonging the laser pulse irradiation at the first energy density includes forming a laser pulse having a pulse width in the range of 30 to 300 ns FWHM.
24. The method of claim 21 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse having a first energy density includes irradiating the silicon film with a first energy density in the range from 200 to 1300 millijoules per square centimeter (mJ/cm2).
25. The method of claim 21 wherein irradiating the silicon film with a laser pulse includes irradiating at a wavelength of 550 nanometers (nm) or less.
26. The method of claim 21 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 1000 Angstroms (Å).
27. The method of claim 21 wherein forming an amorphous silicon film includes forming a film having a thickness in the range of 100 to 500 Å.
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