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Smooth pads for CMP and polishing substrates

US7118461B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 24, 2003
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 29, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24D3/32
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

Pads and methods of making the pads for applications such as polishing substrates and chemical mechanical planarization of substrates are provided. The pads include a substantially smooth surface for improved performance.

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