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Method of smoothening dielectric layer

US7635651B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 23, 2005
Grant dateDec 22, 2009
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31053
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of smoothening a dielectric layer. First, a substrate is provided. Next, a dielectric layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. Finally, the dielectric layer is smoothened by a plasma treatment employing a silane based gas and a nitrogen based gas.

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