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Abrasive free formulations for chemical mechanical polishing of copper and associated materials and method of using same

US6800218B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2001
Grant dateOct 5, 2004
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Expiry dateAug 23, 2021

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

Abstract

An abrasive free formulation for chemical mechanical polishing and method for using the formulation for polishing copper and related materials. The abrasive free formulation has a high removal rate on copper and a low removal rate on barrier material. The abrasive free formulation comprises at least an oxidizing agent and an activating agent.

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