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Method and apparatus for multiphase chemical mechanical polishing

US6468135B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 30, 1999
Grant dateOct 22, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 30, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB08B3/02
  • WIPO fieldChemical engineering
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention is a method and apparatus for CMP processing that reduces scratching of the insulating film and conductor lines of a wafer. More specifically, the method and apparatus introduce an aqueous solution to the polishing pad and wafer during various intervals of the polishing procedure.

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