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Method for protecting layer by forming hydrocarbon-based extremely thin film

US9899291B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 2015
Grant dateFeb 20, 2018
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Expiry dateOct 15, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/324
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for protecting a layer includes: providing a substrate having a target layer and forming a protective layer on the target layer, said protective layer contacting and covering the target layer and containing a hydrocarbon-based layer constituting at least an upper part of the protective layer, which hydrocarbon-based layer is formed by plasma-enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) using an alkylaminosilane precursor and a noble gas without a reactant.

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