Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Repair or restoration
Reexamination Certificate
2009-05-07
2011-10-11
Estrada, Michelle (Department: 2829)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Repair or restoration
C257SE23077
Reexamination Certificate
active
08034638
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods of repairing damage to low-k dielectric film that is incurred by commonly used processes in IC fabrication. The methods may be integrated into an IC fabrication process flow at various stages. According to various embodiments, the methods of involve performing an IC fabrication process on a wafer on which a low-k film is deposited, and subsequently treating the film with a silylating agent to repair the damage done to the film during the process. Damage repair may be performed after one or more of the damaging process steps.
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Gaynor Justin F.
Schravendijk Bart J.
Estrada Michelle
Novellus Systems Inc.
Weaver Austin Villeneuve & Sampson LLP
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