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Integrated process for copper via filling using a magnetron and target producing highly energetic ions Grant 6,277,249 - Gopalraja , et al. August 21, 2 | 2001-08-21 |
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Modulated power for ionized metal plasma deposition Grant 6,235,169 - Gopalraja , et al. May 22, 2 | 2001-05-22 |
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