公开(公告)号：US08445075B2

公开(公告)日：2013-05-21

申请号：US12975833

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: Huiwen Xu ,  Mei-Yee Shek ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Amir Al-Bayati ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

Inventor： Huiwen Xu ,  Mei-Yee Shek ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Amir Al-Bayati ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

IPC: B05D3/10

CPC classification number: C23C16/308 ,  C23C16/401 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/0228 ,  H01L21/3122 ,  H01L21/31612 ,  H01L21/31633 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/76834

Abstract: Methods of processing films on substrates are provided. In one aspect, the methods comprise treating a patterned low dielectric constant film after a photoresist is removed from the film by depositing a thin layer comprising silicon, carbon, and optionally oxygen and/or nitrogen on the film. The thin layer provides a carbon-rich, hydrophobic surface for the patterned low dielectric constant film. The thin layer also protects the low dielectric constant film from subsequent wet cleaning processes and penetration by precursors for layers that are subsequently deposited on the low dielectric constant film.

Abstract translation: 提供了在基板上处理膜的方法。 在一个方面，所述方法包括在通过在膜上沉积包含硅，碳和任选的氧和/或氮的薄层来从膜去除光致抗蚀剂之后处理图案化的低介电常数膜。 薄层为图案化的低介电常数膜提供了富含碳的疏水性表面。 薄层还保护低介电常数膜免于随后的湿法清洗工艺和前体渗透，随后沉积在低介电常数膜上。

公开(公告)号：US20110092077A1

公开(公告)日：2011-04-21

申请号：US12975833

申请日：2010-12-22

Applicant: HUIWEN XU ,  MEI-YEE SHEK ,  LI-QUN XIA ,  AMIR AL-BAYATI ,  DEREK WITTY ,  HICHEM M'SAAD

Inventor： HUIWEN XU ,  MEI-YEE SHEK ,  LI-QUN XIA ,  AMIR AL-BAYATI ,  DEREK WITTY ,  HICHEM M'SAAD

IPC: H01L21/30

CPC classification number: C23C16/308 ,  C23C16/401 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/0228 ,  H01L21/3122 ,  H01L21/31612 ,  H01L21/31633 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/76834

Abstract: Methods of processing films on substrates are provided. In one aspect, the methods comprise treating a patterned low dielectric constant film after a photoresist is removed form the film by depositing a thin layer comprising silicon, carbon, and optionally oxygen and/or nitrogen on the film. The thin layer provides a carbon-rich, hydrophobic surface for the patterned low dielectric constant film. The thin layer also protects the low dielectric constant film from subsequent wet cleaning processes and penetration by precursors for layers that are subsequently deposited on the low dielectric constant film.

Abstract translation: 提供了在基板上处理膜的方法。 在一个方面，所述方法包括在通过在膜上沉积包含硅，碳和任选的氧和/或氮的薄层，在从膜去除光致抗蚀剂之后处理图案化的低介电常数膜。 薄层为图案化的低介电常数膜提供了富含碳的疏水性表面。 薄层还保护低介电常数膜免于随后的湿法清洗工艺和前体渗透，随后沉积在低介电常数膜上。

公开(公告)号：US20080099920A1

公开(公告)日：2008-05-01

申请号：US11876668

申请日：2007-10-22

Applicant: Francimar Schmitt ,  Yi Zheng ,  Kang Yim ,  Sang Ahn ,  Lester D'Cruz ,  Dustin Ho ,  Alexandros Demos ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

Inventor： Francimar Schmitt ,  Yi Zheng ,  Kang Yim ,  Sang Ahn ,  Lester D'Cruz ,  Dustin Ho ,  Alexandros Demos ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

IPC: H01L23/538 ,  B32B3/00

CPC classification number: H01L21/76825 ,  C23C16/401 ,  C23C16/56 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02203 ,  H01L21/02208 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/02304 ,  H01L21/02351 ,  H01L21/02362 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/3121 ,  H01L21/31695 ,  H01L21/76811 ,  H01L21/76813 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L2221/1047 ,  Y10T428/249978

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to multi-stage curing processes for chemical vapor deposited low K materials. In certain embodiments, a combination of electron beam irradiation and thermal exposure steps may be employed to control selective outgassing of porogens incorporated into the film, resulting in the formation of nanopores. In accordance with one specific embodiment, a low K layer resulting from reaction between a silicon-containing component and a non-silicon containing component featuring labile groups, may be cured by the initial application of thermal energy, followed by the application of radiation in the form of an electron beam.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施方案涉及用于化学气相沉积的低K材料的多阶段固化方法。 在某些实施方案中，可以采用电子束照射和热暴露步骤的组合来控制掺入薄膜中的孔原子的选择性除气，从而形成纳米孔。 根据一个具体实施方案，由含硅组分和含有不稳定基团的不含硅组分之间的反应产生的低K层可以通过初始施加热能来固化，随后在 形式的电子束。

公开(公告)号：US20070287301A1

公开(公告)日：2007-12-13

申请号：US11694856

申请日：2007-03-30

Applicant: Huiwen Xu ,  Mei-Yee Shek ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Amir Al-Bayati ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

Inventor： Huiwen Xu ,  Mei-Yee Shek ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Amir Al-Bayati ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

IPC: H01L21/312

CPC classification number: C23C16/308 ,  C23C16/401 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/0228 ,  H01L21/3122 ,  H01L21/31612 ,  H01L21/31633 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/76834

Abstract: Methods of processing films on substrates are provided. In one aspect, the methods comprise treating a patterned low dielectric constant film after a photoresist is removed form the film by depositing a thin layer comprising silicon, carbon, and optionally oxygen and/or nitrogen on the film. The thin layer provides a carbon-rich, hydrophobic surface for the patterned low dielectric constant film. The thin layer also protects the low dielectric constant film from subsequent wet cleaning processes and penetration by precursors for layers that are subsequently deposited on the low dielectric constant film.

Abstract translation: 提供了在基板上处理膜的方法。 在一个方面，所述方法包括在通过在膜上沉积包含硅，碳和任选的氧和/或氮的薄层，在从膜去除光致抗蚀剂之后处理图案化的低介电常数膜。 薄层为图案化的低介电常数膜提供了富含碳的疏水性表面。 薄层还保护低介电常数膜免于随后的湿法清洗工艺和前体渗透，随后沉积在低介电常数膜上。

公开(公告)号：US20050239293A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-27

申请号：US10830203

申请日：2004-04-21

Applicant: Zhenjiang Cui ,  Josephine Chang ,  Alexandros Demos ,  Reza Arghavani ,  Derek Witty ,  Helen Armer ,  Girish Dixit ,  Hichem M'Saad

Inventor： Zhenjiang Cui ,  Josephine Chang ,  Alexandros Demos ,  Reza Arghavani ,  Derek Witty ,  Helen Armer ,  Girish Dixit ,  Hichem M'Saad

IPC: H01L21/314 ,  H01L21/316 ,  H01L21/4763 ,  H01L21/26 ,  H01L21/31 ,  H01L21/324 ,  H01L21/42 ,  H01L21/469 ,  H01L21/477

CPC classification number: H01L21/31633 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02216 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/02348 ,  H01L21/02351

Abstract: A method of depositing a low dielectric constant film on a substrate and post-treating the low dielectric constant film is provided. The post-treatment includes rapidly heating the low dielectric constant film to a desired high temperature and then rapidly cooling the low dielectric constant film such that the low dielectric constant film is exposed to the desired high temperature for about five seconds or less. In one aspect, the post-treatment also includes exposing the low dielectric constant film to an electron beam treatment and/or UV radiation.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在衬底上沉积低介电常数膜并对低介电常数膜进行后处理的方法。 后处理包括将低介电常数膜快速加热到期望的高温，然后快速冷却低介电常数膜，使得低介电常数膜暴露于所需的高温约5秒或更短。 一方面，后处理还包括将低介电常数膜暴露于电子束处理和/或UV辐射。

公开(公告)号：US20050230834A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-20

申请号：US11085416

申请日：2005-03-21

Applicant: Francimar Schmitt ,  Yi Zheng ,  Kang Yim ,  Sang Ahn ,  Lester D'Cruz ,  Dustin Ho ,  Alexandros Demos ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

Inventor： Francimar Schmitt ,  Yi Zheng ,  Kang Yim ,  Sang Ahn ,  Lester D'Cruz ,  Dustin Ho ,  Alexandros Demos ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

IPC: C23C16/40 ,  C23C16/50 ,  C23C16/56 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/312 ,  H01L21/316 ,  H01L21/469 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/52

CPC classification number: H01L21/76825 ,  C23C16/401 ,  C23C16/56 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/02203 ,  H01L21/02208 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/02304 ,  H01L21/02351 ,  H01L21/02362 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/3121 ,  H01L21/31695 ,  H01L21/76811 ,  H01L21/76813 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L2221/1047 ,  Y10T428/249978

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to multi-stage curing processes for chemical vapor deposited low K materials. In certain embodiments, a combination of electron beam irradiation and thermal exposure steps may be employed to control selective outgassing of porogens incorporated into the film, resulting in the formation of nanopores. In accordance with one specific embodiment, a low K layer resulting from reaction between a silicon-containing component and a non-silicon containing component featuring labile groups, may be cured by the initial application of thermal energy, followed by the application of radiation in the form of an electron beam.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施方案涉及用于化学气相沉积的低K材料的多阶段固化方法。 在某些实施方案中，可以采用电子束照射和热暴露步骤的组合来控制掺入薄膜中的孔原子的选择性除气，从而形成纳米孔。 根据一个具体实施方案，由含硅组分和含有不稳定基团的不含硅组分之间的反应产生的低K层可以通过初始施加热能来固化，随后在 形式的电子束。

公开(公告)号：US20050224722A1

公开(公告)日：2005-10-13

申请号：US11002600

申请日：2004-12-01

Applicant: Alexandros Demos ,  Khaled Elsheref ,  Yuri Trachuk ,  Tom Cho ,  Girish Dixit ,  Hichem M'Saad ,  Derek Witty

Inventor： Alexandros Demos ,  Khaled Elsheref ,  Yuri Trachuk ,  Tom Cho ,  Girish Dixit ,  Hichem M'Saad ,  Derek Witty

IPC: H01J37/317

CPC classification number: H01J37/317 ,  H01J2237/0041

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to a number of techniques, which may be applied alone or in combination, to reduce charge damage of substrates exposed to electron beam radiation. In one embodiment, charge damage is reduced by establishing a robust electrical connection between the exposed substrate and ground. In another embodiment, charge damage is reduced by modifying the sequence of steps for activating and deactivating the electron beam source to reduce the accumulation of charge on the substrate. In still another embodiment, a plasma is struck in the chamber containing the e-beam treated substrate, thereby removing accumulated charge from the substrate. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the voltage of the anode of the e-beam source is reduced in magnitude to account for differences in electron conversion efficiency exhibited by different cathode materials.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例涉及可以单独或组合应用的多种技术，以减少暴露于电子束辐射的衬底的电荷损伤。 在一个实施例中，通过在暴露的基板和地之间建立牢固的电连接来减小电荷损伤。 在另一个实施例中，通过修改用于激活和去激活电子束源的步骤顺序来减少电荷损伤，以减少电荷在衬底上的累积。 在另一个实施例中，在包含电子束处理的衬底的室中撞击等离子体，从而从衬底去除积聚的电荷。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，电子束源的阳极的电压的大小被减小以考虑到由不同的阴极材料表现的电子转换效率的差异。

公开(公告)号：US20080020591A1

公开(公告)日：2008-01-24

申请号：US11762590

申请日：2007-06-13

Applicant: Mihaela Balseanu ,  Victor Nguyen ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad ,  Mei-Yee Shek ,  Isabelita Roflox

Inventor： Mihaela Balseanu ,  Victor Nguyen ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad ,  Mei-Yee Shek ,  Isabelita Roflox

IPC: H01L21/31

CPC classification number: H01L21/3105 ,  C23C16/345 ,  C23C16/56 ,  H01L21/31111 ,  H01L21/31116 ,  H01L21/3185 ,  H01L21/823807 ,  H01L29/66583 ,  H01L29/7843

Abstract: Stress of a silicon nitride layer may be enhanced by deposition at higher temperatures. Employing an apparatus that allows heating of a substrate to substantially greater than 400° C. (for example a heater made from ceramic rather than aluminum), the silicon nitride film as-deposited may exhibit enhanced stress allowing for improved performance of the underlying MOS transistor device. In accordance with alternative embodiments, a deposited silicon nitride film is exposed to curing with ultraviolet (UV) radiation at an elevated temperature, thereby helping remove hydrogen from the film and increasing film stress. In accordance with still other embodiments, a silicon nitride film is formed utilizing an integrated process employing a number of deposition/curing cycles to preserve integrity of the film at the sharp corner of the underlying raised feature. Adhesion between successive layers may be promoted by inclusion of a post-UV cure plasma treatment in each cycle.

Abstract translation: 氮化硅层的应力可以通过在较高温度下沉积来增强。 使用允许将衬底加热到​​基本上大于400℃的装置（例如由陶瓷而不是铝制成的加热器），沉积的氮化硅膜可能表现出增强的应力，从而可以改善下面的MOS晶体管的性能 设备。 根据替代实施例，沉积的氮化硅膜在升高的温度下暴露于紫外线（UV）辐射固化，从而有助于从膜中除去氢并增加膜应力。 根据其他实施例，使用采用多个沉积/固化周期的整合方法形成氮化硅膜，以保持薄膜在底层凸起特征的尖角处的完整性。 可以通过在每个循环中包括UV后固化等离子体处理来促进连续层之间的粘附。

公开(公告)号：US20060192150A1

公开(公告)日：2006-08-31

申请号：US11414649

申请日：2006-04-27

Applicant: Alexandros Demos ,  Khaled Elsheref ,  Yuri Trachuk ,  Tom Cho ,  Girish Dixit ,  Hichem M'Saad ,  Derek Witty

Inventor： Alexandros Demos ,  Khaled Elsheref ,  Yuri Trachuk ,  Tom Cho ,  Girish Dixit ,  Hichem M'Saad ,  Derek Witty

IPC: G21K5/10 ,  H01J37/08

CPC classification number: H01J37/317 ,  H01J2237/0041

Abstract: Embodiments in accordance with the present invention relate to a number of techniques, which may be applied alone or in combination, to reduce charge damage of substrates exposed to electron beam radiation. In one embodiment, charge damage is reduced by establishing a robust electrical connection between the exposed substrate and ground. In another embodiment, charge damage is reduced by modifying the sequence of steps for activating and deactivating the electron beam source to reduce the accumulation of charge on the substrate. In still another embodiment, a plasma is struck in the chamber containing the e-beam treated substrate, thereby removing accumulated charge from the substrate. In a further embodiment of the present invention, the voltage of the anode of the e-beam source is reduced in magnitude to account for differences in electron conversion efficiency exhibited by different cathode materials.

Abstract translation: 根据本发明的实施例涉及可以单独或组合应用的多种技术，以减少暴露于电子束辐射的衬底的电荷损伤。 在一个实施例中，通过在暴露的基板和地之间建立牢固的电连接来减小电荷损伤。 在另一个实施例中，通过修改用于激活和去激活电子束源的步骤顺序来减少电荷损伤，以减少电荷在衬底上的累积。 在另一个实施例中，在包含电子束处理的衬底的室中撞击等离子体，从而从衬底去除积聚的电荷。 在本发明的另一个实施例中，电子束源的阳极的电压的大小被减小以考虑到由不同的阴极材料表现的电子转换效率的差异。

公开(公告)号：US20060093756A1

公开(公告)日：2006-05-04

申请号：US10981430

申请日：2004-11-03

Applicant: Nagarajan Rajagopalan ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Mihaela Balseanu ,  Thomas Nowak ,  Ranjana Shah ,  Huiwen Xu ,  Chad Peterson ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

Inventor： Nagarajan Rajagopalan ,  Li-Qun Xia ,  Mihaela Balseanu ,  Thomas Nowak ,  Ranjana Shah ,  Huiwen Xu ,  Chad Peterson ,  Derek Witty ,  Hichem M'Saad

IPC: B05D1/36

CPC classification number: C23C16/4405 ,  C23C16/4404 ,  H01L21/02126 ,  H01L21/0214 ,  H01L21/02164 ,  H01L21/0217 ,  H01L21/02274 ,  H01L21/02301 ,  H01L21/3121 ,  H01L21/31633

Abstract: A method for seasoning a deposition chamber wherein the chamber components and walls are densely coated with a material that does not contain carbon prior to deposition of an organo-silicon material on a substrate. An optional carbon-containing layer may be deposited therebetween. A chamber cleaning method using low energy plasma and low pressure to remove residue from internal chamber surfaces is provided and may be combined with the seasoning process.

Abstract translation: 一种用于调节沉积室的方法，其中在将有机硅材料沉积在基底上之前，室部件和壁被不含碳的材料致密地涂覆。 可以在其间沉积任选的含碳层。 提供了使用低能量等离子体和低压以从内部室表面除去残余物的室清洁方法，并且可以与调味过程组合。