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Method for planarizing a semiconductor device having a amorphous layer

US5445996A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 25, 1993
Grant dateAug 29, 1995
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Expiry dateMay 25, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

To planarize an insulating film formed on a semiconductor substrate, a polishing slurry containing cerium oxide is used to polish the surface of the insulating film. Using the cerium oxide included slurry as a polishing agent, the insulating film is not contaminated by alkali metals during the polishing process. Furthermore, the insulating film is polished at an enhanced polishing rate.

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