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Fabricating low K dielectric interconnect systems by using dummy structures to enhance process

US6309956A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 1999
Grant dateOct 30, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/926
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The present invention relates to semiconductor devices. More specifically, the invention discloses the use of dummy structures to improve thermal conductivity, reduce dishing and strengthen layers formed with low dielectric constant materials.

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