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Accurate film thickness control in gap-fill technology

US9297073B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 19, 2015
Grant dateMar 29, 2016
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Expiry dateFeb 19, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/3065
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments disclosed herein generally relate to the processing of substrates, and more particularly, relate to methods for accurate control of film thickness using deposition-etch cycles. Particularly, embodiments of the present disclosure may be used in controlling film thickness during filling high aspect ratio features.

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