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Method of forming silicon nitride film and product

US4699825A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 14, 1985
Grant dateOct 13, 1987
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/266
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In forming a silicon nitride film by the low-pressure CVD method using a silane gas and ammonia, the reaction pressure is set to lie over a range of from about 0.05 to about 0.25 Torr, enabling a silicon nitride film to be formed, of uniform thickness, highly efficiently even on large wafers, and maintaining high yield, improved uniformity and good quality as a whole without decreasing the film-forming efficiency. Preferably, the reaction pressure is maintained over a range of from 0.1 to 0.2 Torr to further increase the efficiency, while preferably maintaining the temperature over a range of from 700.degree. to 1000.degree. C.

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