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Method of planarizing by polishing a structure which is formed to promote planarization

US6096230A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 29, 1997
Grant dateAug 1, 2000
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2017

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76819
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of planarizing comprising providing a substrate having an uneven surface topography, forming a layer on the substrate, wherein the layer has a graded resistance to polishing, and polishing the layer.

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