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Plasma processing method for manufacturing semiconductor structure

US12165851B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2021
Grant dateDec 10, 2024
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Expiry dateJan 25, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76804
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing a semiconductor structure includes disposing a wafer in a processing chamber, in which the wafer is laterally surrounded by a focus ring. A plasma is formed in the processing chamber to process the wafer. A thickness of the focus ring is detected. A plasma direction of the plasma over a peripheral region of the wafer is adjusted according to the thickness of the focus ring.

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