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Methods of using atomic layer deposition to deposit a high dielectric constant material on a substrate

US6420279B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 28, 2001
Grant dateJul 16, 2002
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Expiry dateJun 28, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/022
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods of forming hafnium oxide, zirconium oxide and nanolaminates of hafnium oxide and zirconium oxide are provided. These methods utilize atomic layer deposition techniques incorporating nitrate-based precursors, such as hafnium nitrate and zirconium nitrate. The use of these nitrate based precursors is well suited to forming high dielectric constant materials on hydrogen passivated silicon surfaces.

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