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Methods of forming ruthenium film by changing process conditions during chemical vapor deposition and ruthenium films formed thereby

US6750092B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 21, 2000
Grant dateJun 15, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/682
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A ruthenium (Ru) film is formed on a substrate as part of a two-stage methodology. During the first stage, the Ru film is formed on the substrate in a manner in which the Ru nucleation rate is greater than the Ru growth rate. During the second stage, the Ru film is formed on the substrate in a manner in which the Ru growth rate is greater than the Ru nucleation rate.

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