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Method to improve the crack resistance of CVD low-k dielectric constant material

US6372661B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJul 14, 2000
Grant dateApr 16, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 17, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/954
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a CVD low-k SiOCN material. The first embodiment comprising the following steps. MeSiH3, N2O, and N2 are reacted at a molar ratio of from about 1:5:10 to 1:10:15, at a plasma power from about 0 to 400 W to deposit a final deposited film. The final deposited film is treated to stabilize the final deposited film to form a CVD low-k SiOCN material. The second embodiment comprising the following steps. A starting mixture of MeSiH3, SiH4, N2O, and N2 is reacted at a molar ratio of from about 1:1:5:10 to 1:5:10:15, in a plasma in a helium carrier gas at a plasma power from about 0 to 400 W to deposit a CVD low-k SiOCN material.

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