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Methods for controlling wafer curvature

US8918988B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 6, 2012
Grant dateDec 30, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 23, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49167
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods and structures for controlling wafer curvature during fabrication of integrated circuits caused by stressed films. The methods include controlling the conductor density of wiring levels, adding compensating stressed film layers and disturbing the continuity of stress films with the immediately lower layer. The structure includes integrated circuits having compensating stressed film layers.

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