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Method of controlling etch microloading for a tungsten-containing layer

US8518282B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 13, 2008
Grant dateAug 27, 2013
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32138
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for etching features of different aspect ratios in a tungsten containing layer is provided. An etch gas is provided containing a tungsten etch component and a deposition component. A plasma is formed from the provided etch gas. A tungsten containing layer patterned with wide and narrow features is etched with the provided plasma.

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