Polishing method

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2006-11-07

2006-11-07

Norton, Nadine (Department: 1765)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Chemical etching

Combined with the removal of material by nonchemical means

C438S692000, C438S693000, C438S754000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07132367

ABSTRACT:
A polishing technique wherein scratches, peeling, dishing and erosion are suppressed, a complex cleaning process and slurry supply/processing equipment are not required, and the cost of consumable items such as slurries and polishing pads is reduced A metal film formed on an insulating film comprising a groove is polished with a polishing solution containing an oxidizer and a substance which renders oxides water-soluble, but not containing a polishing abrasive.

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