This application is related to U.S. patent application Ser. No. 08/664,526, entitled "METHOD FOR ETCHING METAL SILICIDE WITH HIGH SELECTIVITY TO POLYSILICON," to Patti Tsai, filed on even date herewith, which is incorporated herein by reference.
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