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Source reagent composition and method for chemical vapor deposition formation or ZR/HF silicate gate dielectric thin films

US6399208B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 7, 1999
Grant dateJun 4, 2002
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Expiry dateOct 7, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC09D1/00
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A precursor composition for forming a zirconium and/or hafnium silicate film on a substrate, e.g., by chemical vapor deposition (CVD). Illustrative precursor compositions include (1) a first precursor metal compound or complex including a silicon alcoxide (siloxide) ligand coordinated to a metal M, wherein M=Zr or Hf and (2) a second precursor metal compound or complex including an aliphatic alcoxide ligand coordinated to a metal M, wherein M=Zr or Hf, wherein the relative proportions of the first and second precursors relative to one another are employed to controllably establish the M/Si ratio in the deposited silicate thin film. The precursor composition may contain a solvent medium, so that the composition is adapted for liquid delivery CVD, to form stable thin-film gate dielectrics for fabrication of microelectronic devices.

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