Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Coating of substrate containing semiconductor region or of...
Reexamination Certificate
2005-08-23
2009-12-22
Garber, Charles D (Department: 2812)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Coating of substrate containing semiconductor region or of...
C438S723000, C438S724000, C438S787000, C438S791000, C438S694000, C257SE21240
Reexamination Certificate
active
07635651
ABSTRACT:
A method of smoothening a dielectric layer. First, a substrate is provided. Next, a dielectric layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. Finally, the dielectric layer is smoothened by a plasma treatment employing a silane based gas and a nitrogen based gas.
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Lee Wen-Long
Lin Shih-Chi
Ni Chyi-Tsong
Wu Jun
Birch & Stewart Kolasch & Birch, LLP
Garber Charles D
Roman Angel
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd.
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