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Semiconductor passivation deposition process for interfacial adhesion

US6352940B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 26, 1998
Grant dateMar 5, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 26, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/958
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of passivating an integrated circuit (IC) is provided. An insulating layer is formed onto the IC. An adhesion layer is formed onto a surface of the insulating layer by treating the surface of the insulating layer with a gas and gas plasma. A first passivation layer is formed upon the adhesion layer, the first passivation layer and the gas and gas plasma including at least one common chemical element.

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