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Polishing pads and methods relating thereto

US6217434A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 17, 1999
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 17, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D13/142
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

This invention describes improved polishing pads useful in the manufacture of semiconductor devices or the like. The pads of the present invention have an advantageous hydrophilic polishing material and have an innovative surface topography and texture which generally improves predictability and polishing performance.

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