Formation of SiOCN thin films
US9786491B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Oct 10, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/31111
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Methods for depositing silicon oxycarbonitride (SiOCN) thin films on a substrate in a reaction space are provided. The methods can include at least one plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) cycle including alternately and sequentially contacting the substrate with a silicon precursor and a second reactant that does not include oxygen. In some embodiments the methods allow for the deposition of SiOCN films having improved acid-based wet etch resistance.
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