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Method for depositing high density plasma chemical vapor deposition oxide with improved topography

US6251795A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 8, 1999
Grant dateJun 26, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 8, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02274
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a self-planarized HDPCVD oxide layer over a substrate having uneven topography in a process chamber is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of: depositing HDPCVD oxide over said uneven topography; and performing a sputter-only step in said process chamber.

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