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Apparatus and method for depositing and planarizing thin films of semiconductor wafers

US7153400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 27, 2003
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateJun 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67051
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

An electroplating apparatus for depositing a metallic layer on a surface of a wafer is provided. In one example, a proximity head capable of being electrically charged as an anode is placed in close proximity to the surface of the wafer. A plating fluid is provided between the wafer and the proximity head to create localized metallic plating.

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