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Method and apparatus for forming low dielectric constant polymeric films

US6331211A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateAug 10, 2000
Grant dateDec 18, 2001
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Expiry dateAug 10, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/4481
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and apparatus for forming a low dielectric constant polymeric film on a substrate, by liquid delivery of a parylene precursor reagent, in the form of an organic solution or a neat liquid, subsequent flash vaporization of the neat liquid or organic solution, pyrolytic "cracking" of the precursor to form the reactive monomer and/or reactive radical species, and condensation and polymerization of the monomer and/or reactive radical species to form a low dielectric constant polymeric film on the substrate. The low dielectric constant polymeric film may comprise a parylene film, formed from a precursor such as [2.2]paracyclophane, an alkyl- and/or halo-substituted derivative thereof, or an analogous compound of a p-xylene derivative.

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