Abstract: A method for making low barrier Schottky devices by the electron beam evaporation of a reactive metal such as tantalum, titanium, hafnium, tungsten, molybdenum, and niobium which is selectively deposited at a semiconductor surface such as n-type silicon using a photoresist mask. The method includes a series of steps during the deposition of the barrier metal for degassing the semiconductor substrate, photoresist mask, reactive metal charge and deposition chamber. More particularly, the method includes steps for preliminarily degassing the substrate, mask and surrounding chamber by infra red heating under vacuum followed by steps for preliminarily degassing the charge and surrounding chamber, while the substrate and mask are shielded by electron beam heating the charge while under vacuum.

Abstract: A programmable logic array which uses random-access memories to replace read only memories conventionally used in programmable logic arrays. The programmable logic array includes input and output terminals, an input register connected to the input terminals, an output register connected to the output terminals, first and second random-access memories, addressing means for sequentially and cyclically reading the random-access memories, a buffer register having an input to the output of the second random-access memory and an output connected to the input of the output register, a comparator having a first input connected to the output of the first random-access memory and a second input connected to the output of the input and output registers, the output of the comparator controlling the transfer of the contents of the buffer register and means for resetting the buffer register.

Abstract: Test methods and structures are provided for electrically monitoring the image size tolerance (.DELTA.W) during a critical photolithographic step in the processing of a semiconductor wafer. The test structure includes two symmetrical resistor bridges combined into a single structure exhibiting a specific topology and having specific nominal parameters of length and width. The structure further includes contact regions and contact voltages are respectively measured across the first and second bridges. The size tolerance is determined from the voltages. Therefore, the factor .DELTA.W is directly determined by means of simple electrical measurements and, therefore, a data base is immediately provided with respect to the wafer in which the structure exists. Also, this invention relates to a method for monitoring the electrical tolerance (.DELTA.A) where images are superimposed, which uses the preceding calculation.

Abstract: Thin film structures comprising a layer of aluminum and a material having a tendency to interact with aluminum are separated by an intermediate layer of aluminum having a high aluminum oxide content. The intermediate layer prevents said interaction by acting as a diffusion barrier.Preferred embodiments are directed to silicon semiconductor metallization structures, including Schottky barrier contacts, which comprise a bottom layer of tantalum, or other transition metal, or a metal silicide in contact with a silicon substrate, an intermediate layer of aluminum having a high aluminum oxide content and a top layer of aluminum. The intermediate layer functions as a diffusion barrier between aluminum and the metal, metal silicide or silicon.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus for forming wall reinforcements in multiple individual cartons. The apparatus includes a single entrance for admitting semi-finished cartons having vertically extending end wall flaps. The cartons are serially admitted centrally of the apparatus to a transport platform and distributed alternately to multiple wall reinforcements formers. The wall reinforcement formers are located in association with opposite ends of the platform and include work stations located along the platform. At the work stations, the vertically extending carton flaps are bent out of the vertical by flap preformers, as glue is applied in an automatically determined pattern to the wall to be reinforced. The glue pattern is determined by: the spacing of multiple interruptable light beams arranged transversely of the carton's paths, the glue applicator and the carton itself. Subsequently, flap folders, employing rigidly mounted rollers, drive the preformed flaps into the carton.

Abstract: A method and apparatus for producing a disposable fluid dispensing tube. The apparatus includes a rotatably mounted turret which is adapted to receive tubes. Tubes mounted in the turret are indexed through stations positioned around the periphery of the turret. At each station an operation is performed on the tube and at the final station a filled and sealed dispenser tube is discharged from the turret.In the practice of the preferred method of the invention, operations performed upon the tube include mounting a nozzle on the end of the tube, securing the nozzle to the tube, sealing the end of the nozzle, filling the tube, positioning a plunger in the other end of the tube and releasably securing the plunger to the tube.