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Methods and apparatus for E-beam treatment used to fabricate integrated circuit devices

US6936551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 1, 2003
Grant dateAug 30, 2005
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Expiry dateMay 1, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76807
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One embodiment of the present invention is a method for fabricating a low-k dielectric film that includes steps of: (a) chemical vapor depositing a lower-k dielectric film; and (b) e-beam treating the lower-k dielectric film.

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