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Method of depositing low dielectric constant silicon carbide layers

US7200460B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 25, 2003
Grant dateApr 3, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 2, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2221/1031
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a silicon carbide layer for use in integrated circuits is provided. The silicon carbide layer is formed by reacting a gas mixture comprising a silicon source, a carbon source, and a nitrogen source in the presence of an electric field. The as-deposited silicon carbide layer incorporates nitrogen therein from the nitrogen source.

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