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Apparatus and methods for silicon oxide CVD resist planarization

US8852962B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2012
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/67736
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provide methods and apparatus for forming a patterned magnetic layer for use in magnetic media. According to embodiments of the present application, a silicon oxide layer formed by low temperature chemical vapor deposition is used to form a pattern in a hard mask layer, and the patterned hard mask is used to form a patterned magnetic layer by plasma ion implantation.

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