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Systems and methods for eliminating seams in atomic layer deposition of silicon dioxide film in gap fill applications

US9406544B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 12, 2015
Grant dateAug 2, 2016
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Expiry dateJun 12, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/0228
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for filling a trench in a substrate includes partially filling the trench with a first silicon dioxide layer. An amorphous silicon layer is deposited on the silicon dioxide layer. The trench is filled with a second silicon dioxide layer. An oxidation treatment is performed on the substrate to oxidize the amorphous silicon layer.

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