Methods and systems for patterning of low aspect ratio stacks

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10748769
APP PUB NO 20190348288A1
SERIAL NO

16407042

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Embodiments of methods and systems for patterning of low aspect ratio stacks are described. In one embodiment, a method may include receiving a substrate comprising a patterned organic planarizing layer (OPL) mask wherein a surface of the OPL mask is exposed, the OPL mask landing on a dielectric layer. The method may also include performing a partial etch of the dielectric layer in a region exposed by the OPL mask. Additionally, the method may include depositing a capping material on a surface of the OPL mask. The method may also include performing a cyclical process of the partial etch of the dielectric layer and deposition of the capping material on a surface of the OPL mask until the dielectric layer is removed to a target depth. In such embodiments, the cyclical process generates an output patterned substrate with a target line edge roughness (LER).

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TOKYO ELECTRON LIMITED107-6325 MINATO-KU TOKYO

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Franke, Elliott Albany, US 11 78
Raley, Angelique Albany, US 52 323
Thibaut, Sophie Albany, US 6 240

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