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Method for curing spin-on-glass film by utilizing ultraviolet irradiation

US4983546A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 20, 1989
Grant dateJan 8, 1991
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Expiry dateDec 20, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31055
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for curing spin-on-glass formed on a wafer film which insulates the metal layers and flattens any step difference in the process for manufacturing a multi-layered metal layer of a highly integrated semiconductor device which comprises establishing a predetermined initial temperature in a heating chamber with an ultraviolet light source. A wafer, on which a SOG film to be cured is formed, is then introdued into the heated chamber and the temperature gradually increased to a predetermined maximum temperature. The SOG film is irradiated with ultraviolet light at a predetermined wavelength simultaneously with the application of heat at the maximum temperature for a predetermined time. The wafer is then cooled.

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