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Polishing pad having grooved window therein and method of forming the same

US7258602B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 24, 2004
Grant dateAug 21, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 16, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A polishing pad having grooved window therein is provided. The polishing pad comprises a polishing layer and a window, wherein the polishing layer has at least one first groove therein and the window has at least one second groove therein. More particularly, the first groove is deeper than the second groove. The polishing pad having a grooved window therein has advantages of providing precise endpoint detection and thereby reducing or resolving defect problems.

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