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Method of forming high dielectric constant films using a plurality of oxidation sources

US7790628B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 16, 2007
Grant dateSep 7, 2010
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Expiry dateJul 15, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0228
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method is provided for depositing a high dielectric constant (high-k) film for integrated circuits (ICs) by atomic layer deposition (ALD) or chemical vapor deposition (CVD). The method includes exposing a substrate to one or more metal precursors and plurality of oxidation sources to deposit a high-k film with a desired thickness and tailored properties. The plurality of oxidation sources contain a first oxidation source containing H2O, H2O2, or a combination thereof, and a second oxidation source containing oxygen radicals (O), O3, or O2, or a combination of two or more thereof. The high-k film may contain one or more metal elements selected from alkaline earth elements, rare earth elements, and Group IVB elements of the Periodic Table of the Elements.

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