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Two-slurry CMP polishing with different particle size abrasives

US6227949A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 3, 1999
Grant dateMay 8, 2001
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Expiry dateJun 3, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/042
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A method for chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) of a wafer having a top layer to be polished is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: using a CMP apparatus to polish the top layer using a first slurry having abrasive particles of a first size; and using the CMP apparatus to polish the top layer using a second slurry having abrasive particles of a second size, the second size being smaller than the first size.

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