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Method for forming a silicon oxide layer using spin-on glass

US7517817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 23, 2007
Grant dateApr 14, 2009
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02326
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for forming silicon oxide layers during the processing of semiconductor devices by applying a SOG layer including polysilazane to a substrate and then substantially converting the SOG layer to a silicon oxide layer using an oxidant solution. The oxidant solution may include one or more oxidants including, for example, ozone, peroxides, permanganates, hypochlorites, chlorites, chlorates, perchlorates, hypobromites, bromites, bromates, hypoiodites, iodites, iodates and strong acids.

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