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Compositions and methods for dielectric CMP

US7677956B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 10, 2002
Grant dateMar 16, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 18, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31053
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention is directed to a chemical-mechanical polishing composition comprising (a) an abrasive consisting essentially of aggregated silica, (b) an acid, and (c) a liquid carrier, wherein the polishing composition has a pH of about 5 or less. The invention is also directed to a method of polishing a substrate comprising a dielectric layer using the polishing composition.

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