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Method of plasma etching high-K dielectric materials with high selectivity to underlying layers

US7217665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 20, 2002
Grant dateMay 15, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31122
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of plasma etching a layer of dielectric material having a dielectric constant that is greater than four (4). The method includes exposing the dielectric material layer to a plasma comprising a hydrocarbon gas and a halogen containing gas.

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