CMP pad having isolated pockets of continuous porosity and a...

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2005-12-27

2005-12-27

Nguyen, George (Department: 3723)

Abrading

Abrading process

Glass or stone abrading

C451S527000, C451S526000, C451S921000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06979249

ABSTRACT:
A chemical mechanical polishing pad and a system and a method for using such a pad are described. The polishing pad includes pockets of continuous porosity, each of the pockets being separated from the other pockets by a non-porous matrix. The non-porous matrix may include a network of trenches, or may have pores which have been filled with a material. The material may include a polymer resin. A system for polishing a wafer includes the polishing pad mounted on a platen. A drive assembly creates relative rotation between the wafer and the polishing pad through a drive shaft. The drive shaft may be connected to the platen or it may be connected to a wafer holder which holds the wafer. Alternatively, one drive shaft may be connected to the platen and another drive shaft may be connected to the wafer holder, and a pair of drive assemblies drive the drive shafts.

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