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Method of forming dielectric films

US6638876B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 2001
Grant dateOct 28, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 1, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02323
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for depositing a high-k dielectric coating onto a substrate, such as a semiconductor wafer, is provided. In one embodiment, the process is directed to forming a nitride layer on a substrate. In an alternative embodiment, the present invention is directed to forming a metal oxide or silicate on a semiconductor wafer. When forming a metal oxide or silicate, a passivation layer is first deposited onto the substrate.

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