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Composition and method for planarizing surfaces

US6716755B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 10, 2003
Grant dateApr 6, 2004
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Expiry dateJan 10, 2023

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

Abstract

A composition and a method for planarizing or polishing a surface with the composition are provided. The composition comprises a liquid carrier, a chemical accelerator, and solids comprising about 5-90 wt. % of fumed metal oxide, and about 10-95 wt. % of abrasive particles, wherein about 90% or more of the abrasive particles (by number) have a particle size no greater than 100 nm. The composition of the present invention is useful in planarizing or polishing a surface with high polishing efficiency, uniformity, and removal rate, with minimal defectivity, such as field loss of underlying structures and topography.

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