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Method for electroless copper deposition using a hypophosphite reducing agent

US6524490B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 2000
Grant dateFeb 25, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH05K2203/1157
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method for improving the electrical conductivity and appearance of copper films produced by reduction of copper ions using hypophosphite, comprising exposure of the as-deposited copper film to a solution of dimethylamino borane (DMAB) or equivalents thereof.

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