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Method for removing a pore-generating material from an uncured low-k dielectric film

US7977256B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 6, 2008
Grant dateJul 12, 2011
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Expiry dateApr 23, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/02203
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a porous low dielectric constant (low-k) dielectric film on a substrate is described, wherein the dielectric constant of the low-k dielectric film is less than a value of approximately 4. The method comprises exposing the low-k dielectric film to infrared (IR) radiation and adjusting a residual amount of cross-linking inhibitor, such as pore-generating material, within the low-k dielectric film.

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