Planarization compositions and methods for removing interlayer dielectric films
US6322600A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 22, 1998 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 22, 2018 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
- CPC primaryC09K3/1463
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A planarization composition is set forth for chemical mechanical planarization of dielectric layers for semiconductor manufacture. The composition comprises spherical silica particles having an average diameter of from 30 nm to about 400 nm, and a narrow range of particle sizes, wherein about 90% of the particles is within 20% of the average particle diameter. The composition includes a liquid carrier comprising up to about 9% alcohol and an amine hydroxide in the amount of about 0.2 to about 9% by weight. The pH of the composition is in the range of about 9 to about 11.5, and the remainder of the solution is water. The composition has low amounts of metal ions, and the composition is used for thinning, polishing and planarizing interlayer dielectric thin films, shallow trench isolation structures, and isolation of gate structures. The invention also comprises methods for using the planarization composition in the manufacture of semiconductor devices.
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