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Additives to CMP slurry to polish dielectric films

US6569349B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 23, 2000
Grant dateMay 27, 2003
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Expiry dateOct 23, 2020

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/3212
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method and composition for planarizing a substrate. The composition includes one or more chelating agents, one or more oxidizers, one or more corrosion inhibitors, a polar solvent, and deionized water. The composition may further comprise one or more surfactants, one or more agents to adjust the pH and/or abrasive particles. The method comprises planarizing a substrate using a composition including a polar solvent.

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