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Process to reduce localized polish stop erosion

US6114248A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1998
Grant dateSep 5, 2000
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/3212
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for reducing polish stop erosion includes using a slurry of particles and an alkaline solution. The slurry for reducing polish stop erosion has a reduced solids content, finer particle size, and an increased chemical component. The pH of the slurry is between about 9.5 and 10.5.

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