Patent ID: 8541294
Filing Date: 2013-09-24
Classification: C30B,H01L,Y02E,Y02P

Abstract:
1. A method of forming an epitaxial thin film comprising: melting a liquid phase epitaxial material within a pocket; directing said liquid phase epitaxial material onto an assembly substrate using a manifold; retaining said assembly substrate with a first frame portion; wherein said assembly substrate includes a plurality of openings; retaining a seed substrate adjacent to said assembly substrate such that said liquid phase material is introduced into a template within said assembly substrate and contacts a surface of said seed substrate through said plurality of openings; controlling melting and cooling of said liquid phase epitaxial material within said assembly substrate so as to form an epitaxial layer; controlling a temperature of said liquid phase epitaxial material while or before moving said first frame portion and/or a second base portion so as to separate said epitaxial layer from said seed substrate; wherein said epitaxial layer can be transferred as a distinct layer from said seed substrate.