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Method and dummy disc for uniformly depositing silicon nitride

US5658833A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 30, 1996
Grant dateAug 19, 1997
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Expiry dateJan 30, 2016

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/4401
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

In a process of fabricating an integrated circuit, a method for uniformly depositing silicon nitride by disposing a plurality of dummy discs beside the production wafers. The dummy discs are made of quartz or silicon carbide. Since the dummy discs can be used longer before been recycled, plenty dummy discs can be saved from disuse. Furthermore, the cost of the management and treatment of the dummy discs is great reduced in this way.

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