XPS metrology for process control in selective deposition
US12158437B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 19, 2023 |
| Grant date | Dec 3, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/67253
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
XPS spectra are used to analyze and monitor various steps in the selective deposition process. A goodness of passivation value is derived to analyze and quantify the quality of the passivation step. A selectivity figure of merit value is derived to analyze and quantify the selectivity of the deposition process, especially for selective deposition in the presence of passivation. A ratio of the selectivity figure of merit to maximum selectivity value can also be used to characterize and monitor the deposition process.
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