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Method for depositing extremely low resistivity tungsten

US9589808B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2013
Grant dateMar 7, 2017
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/53266
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods for depositing extremely low resistivity tungsten in semiconductor processing are disclosed herein. Methods involve annealing the substrate at various times during the tungsten deposition process to achieve uniform tungsten layers with substantially lower resistivity.

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