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Methods for filling a gap feature on a substrate surface and related semiconductor structures

US11996292B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2020
Grant dateMay 28, 2024
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Expiry dateFeb 1, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/513
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for filling a gap feature on a substrate surface are disclosure. The methods may include: providing a substrate comprising one or more gap features into a reaction chamber; and depositing a metallic gap-fill film within the gap feature by performing repeated unit cycles of a cyclical deposition process. Semiconductor structures including metallic gap-fill films are also disclosed.

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