Method for anisotropically etching tungsten using SF.sub.6, CHF.sub.3, and N.sub.2

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PATENT NO 5866483
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08833413

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A method for etching a tungsten containing layer 25 on a substrate 10 substantially anisotropically, with good etching selectivity, and without forming excessive passivating deposits on the etched features. In the method, the substrate 10 is placed in a plasma zone 55, and process gas comprising SF.sub.6, CHF.sub.3, and N.sub.2, is introduced into the plasma zone. A plasma is formed from the process gas to anisotropically etch the tungsten containing layer 22. Preferably, the plasma is formed using combined inductive and capacitive plasma operated at a predefined inductive:capacitive power ratio.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Deng, Xian-Can Santa Clara, CA 2 268
Herz, Paul Sunnyvale, CA 1 237
Ma, Xiaobing Diana Saratoga, CA 1 237
Shiau, Guang-Jye San Jose, CA 13 490

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