Abstract:
Polishing compositions that can selectively and preferentially polish certain dielectric films over other dielectric films are provided herein. These polishing compositions include either cationic or anionic abrasives based on the target dielectric film to be removed and preserved. The polishing compositions utilize a novel electrostatic charge based design, where based on the charge of the abrasives and their electrostatic interaction (forces of attraction or repulsion) with the charge on the dielectric film, various material removal rates and polishing selectivities can be achieved.
Abstract:
Fluid processing apparatuses and systems are disclosed. In some embodiments the fluid processing apparatuses include a movable enclosure (38), a plurality of filter housings (30) disposed substantially within the movable enclosure (38), and a stand (36) disposed within the enclosure (38). The filter housings (46a; 47a; 48a) are in fluid communication with one another. Each filter housing (46a; 47a; 48a) defines an elongate path and is configured to support a respective filter (49) along the elongate flow path to filter a substantially continuous flow of fluid. The stand (36) supports each filter housing (46a; 47a; 48a) such that the elongate flow path of each filter housing (46a; 47a; 48a) is substantially parallel to a vertical axis, wherein each filter housing (46a; 47a; 48a) is independently rotatable, relative to the stand (36).
Abstract:
The disclosure provides chemical mechanical polishing compositions and methods for polishing polysilicon films with high removal rates. The compositions include 1) an abrasive; 2): Formula (I) at least one compound of structure (I): (I), 3) at least one compound of structure (II): Formula (II); and 4) water; in which the composition does not include tetramethylammonium hydroxide or a salt thereof. The variables n, R 1 -R 7 , X, Y, and Z 1 -Z 3 in structures (I) and (II) are defined in the Specification. The synergistic effect of the compounds of structures (I) and (II) in these chemical mechanical polishing compositions leads to high polysilicon films material removal rate during polishing.
Abstract:
A composition for chemical mechanical polishing a surface of a substrate having a plurality of ultra high purity sol gel processed colloidal silica particles for chemical mechanical polishing having alkali metals Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr and a combination thereof, at a total alkali concentration of about 300 ppb or less, with the proviso that the concentration of Na, if present, is less than 200 ppb; and a medium for suspending the particles is provided. Also, provided are methods of chemical mechanical polishing which included a step of contacting a substrate and a composition according to the present invention. The contacting is carried out at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to planarize the substrate.
Abstract:
CMP compositions providing stable and robust polishing performance at elevated pad or wafer surface temperatures are disclosed, as well as methods for use thereof. The compositions of the disclosure include reaction rate optimizing (RRO) compounds that optimize various chemical reactions occurring in the slurry chemistry at elevated polishing temperatures on the wafer surface, such that removal rate variation within an individual wafer is
Abstract:
This disclosure features methods of forming chemical compositions. The method includes (1) mixing a plurality of continuous material flows in a mixing tank to form a chemical composition, each continuous material flow including at least one component of the composition; and (2) moving a continuous flow of the chemical composition to a packaging station downstream of the mixing tank. The mixing and moving steps are performed continuously. This disclosure also features systems that can be used to perform such methods.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing a colloidal silica dispersion, by dissolving a fumed silica in an aqueous solvent having an alkali metal hydroxide to produce an alkaline silicate solution; removing the alkali metal via ion exchange to produce a silicic acid solution; adjusting the temperature, concentration and pH of the silicic acid solution to values sufficient to initiate nucleation and particle growth at elevated temperatures; and cooling the silicic acid solution at a rate sufficient to produce the colloidal silica dispersion. The colloidal silica particles in the colloidal silica dispersion have a mean particle size about 2 nm to about 100 nm. Also provided is a method of chemical mechanical polishing a surface of a substrate by contacting the substrate and a composition having a plurality of colloidal silica particles according to the present invention and a medium for suspending the particles. The contacting is carried out at a temperature and for a period of time sufficient to planarize the substrate.
Abstract:
A slurry that polishes surfaces or substrates which includes cobalt. The slurry further comprises an anionic and/or cationic surfactant, each of which has a phosphate group, a long chain alkyl group, or both. The slurry also includes a corrosion inhibitor, abrasives, removal rate enhancers, solvents, pH adjustors, and chelating agents. The pH of the slurry is preferably 8 or higher.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides chemical mechanical polishing compositions that achieve minimal dishing at reduced dishing reducer (DR) levels when compared to known CMP compositions. The compositions of the disclosure include a dynamic surface tension reducer (DSTR) which allows for lower levels of dishing reducer in the compositions. Indeed, the compositions of the disclosure allow for lower levels of dishing reducer to achieve the same dishing as known compositions having higher levels of dishing reducer. Deleterious effects of high DR levels are thereby avoided or minimized when employing the compositions of the disclosure.
Abstract:
A method of forming a colloidal dispersion includes providing a first continuous material flow, providing a second continuous material flow, combining the first and second continuous material flows, and moving a continuous flow of a colloidal dispersion in a direction downstream of the first and second continuous flows. The first continuous material flow includes one or more of a diluent (e.g., deionized water), a base, and an acid, and the second continuous material flow includes an abrasive particle solution. The first and second material flows are combined with a Reynolds number greater than about 4400 and less than about 25000 (e.g., about 74000 to about 25000). The colloidal dispersion includes the diluent, the base, the acid, and abrasive particles from the abrasive particle solution.