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Method of manufacturing semiconductor device

US10269579B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 27, 2018
Grant dateApr 23, 2019
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76829
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate including a silicon oxide layer and a metal oxide layer covering the silicon oxide layer. A CMP slurry is prepared. The CMP slurry includes plural abrasive particles bearing negative charges, a Lewis base including a (XaYb)− group, and a buffer solution. The X represents a IIIA group element or an early transitional metal, and Y represents a pnictogen element, a chalcogen element or a halogen element. The CMP slurry has a pH in a range substantially from 2 to 7. Next, a planarization operation is performed on a surface of the metal oxide layer until a surface of the silicon oxide layer exposed. The planarization operation has a high polishing selectivity of the metal oxide layer with respect to the silicon oxide layer.

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