Barrier layer buffing after Cu CMP

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 6656842
APP PUB NO 20010055880A1
SERIAL NO

09401643

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Deposited Cu is initially removed by CMP with fixed abrasive polishing pads stopping on the barrier layer, e.g., Ta or TaN. Buffing is then conducted selectively with respect to Cu: Ta or TaN and Cu: silicon oxide to remove the barrier layer and control dishing to no greater than 100 .ANG..

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Emami, Ramin San Jose, CA 28 423
Ko, Sen-Hou Cupertino, CA 67 1285
Li, Shijian San Jose, CA 114 2485
Redeker, Fred C Fremont, CA 195 5499
White, John M Hayward, CA 381 24721

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