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Dielectric layer for a semiconductor device and method of producing the same

US6653247B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2001
Grant dateNov 25, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02274
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a low dielectric constant insulating film exhibiting an Si—H Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) doublet defined by a first and a second peak, wherein the first peak is located at a higher wave number than the second peak, and wherein the ratio of the first peak to the second peak is greater than unity. A method of producing such a semiconductor device includes depositing a dielectric layer over a substrate and treating the dielectric layer in a hydrogen containing plasma such that the dielectric layer exhibits an Si—H Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) doublet defined by a first and a second peak, wherein the first peak is located at a higher wave number than the second peak, and wherein the ratio of the first peak to the second peak is greater than unity.

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