Abstract:
Interlayer fabrication methods and interlayer structure are provided having reduced dielectric constants. The methods include, for example: providing a first uncured insulating layer with an evaporable material; and disposing a second uncured insulating layer having porogens above the first uncured insulating layer. The interlayer structure includes both the first and second insulating layers, and the methods further include curing the interlayer structure, leaving air gaps in the first insulating layer, and pores in the second insulating layer, where the air gaps are larger than the pores, and where the air gaps and pores reduce the dielectric constant of the interlayer structure.
Abstract:
Apparatus and methods of chemical-mechanical polishing of a layer on a wafer. A plurality of polishers arranged on a rotating plate, and a carrier is configured to hold the wafer and to place the layer in contact with the polishers. Each polisher includes a platen and a force-applying device operatively connected to the platen, and the force-applying device is configured to apply a variable force to the platen in order to change a rate of material removal over an area of the layer on the wafer contacted by a polishing pad carried by the platen.
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes a method or forming vertical natural capacitor (VNCAP) and the resulting device. The method includes applying a patterned mask over an insulation layer. The method includes forming using the patterned mask, a dielectric trench in the insulation layer. The method includes depositing a high dielectric constant k (high k) layer in the dielectric trench. The method includes forming a first trench and a second trench in the high k dielectric layer. The high k dielectric layer is disposed between the first trench and the second trench. The method includes depositing metal in the first trench and the second trench.