Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Depositing predominantly single metal coating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-08-28
2010-10-19
Ghyka, Alexander G (Department: 2812)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Depositing predominantly single metal coating
C205S291000, C257SE21175, C257SE21585
Reexamination Certificate
active
07815786
ABSTRACT:
An electrolytic plating method and composition for electrolytically plating Cu onto a semiconductor integrated circuit substrate having submicron-sized interconnect features. The composition comprises a source of Cu ions and a suppressor compound comprising polyether groups. The method involves superfilling by rapid bottom-up deposition at a superfill speed by which Cu deposition in a vertical direction from the bottoms of the features to the top openings of the features is substantially greater than Cu deposition on the side walls.
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Figura Paul
Hurtubise Richard
Lin Xuan
Paneccasio, Jr. Vincent
Enthone Inc.
Ghyka Alexander G
Senniger Powers LLP
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