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CMP pad with designed surface features

US7226345B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateDec 9, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateDec 9, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB24B37/26
  • WIPO fieldMachine tools
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A polishing pad for use with a polishing composition is disclosed. The polishing pad includes a layer having a first material, and polishing structures having a second material, where the plurality of polishing structures form a temporary reservoir region for the polishing composition. The second material is harder than the first material.

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