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Low-k dielectric and processes for forming same

US10910216B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2018
Grant dateFeb 2, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/53266
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein relate generally to methods for forming low-k dielectrics and the structures formed thereby. In some embodiments, a dielectric is formed over a semiconductor substrate. The dielectric has a k-value equal to or less than 3.9. Forming the dielectric includes using a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD). The PECVD includes flowing a diethoxymethylsilane (mDEOS, C5H14O2Si) precursor gas, flowing an oxygen (O2) precursor gas; and flowing a carrier gas. A ratio of a flow rate of the mDEOS precursor gas to a flow rate of the carrier gas is less than or equal to 0.2.

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