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Mega-sonic vibration assisted chemical mechanical planarization

US11590627B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 18, 2019
Grant dateFeb 28, 2023
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Expiry dateDec 28, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/7684
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method of performing a chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) process includes holding a wafer by a retainer ring attached to a carrier, pressing the wafer against a first surface of a polishing pad, the polishing pad rotating at a first speed, dispensing a slurry on the first surface of the polishing pad, and generating vibrations at the polishing pad.

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