Overburden removal for pore fill integration approach

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8927430
APP PUB NO 20130017682A1
SERIAL NO

13180710

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In one exemplary embodiment of the invention, a method includes: providing a structure having a first layer overlying a substrate, where the first layer includes a dielectric material having a plurality of pores; applying a filling material to a surface of the first layer; after applying the filling material, heating the structure to enable the filling material to at least partially fill the plurality of pores, where heating the structure results in residual filling material being left on the surface of the first layer; and after heating the structure, removing the residual filling material by applying a solvent wash.

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  • GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

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Bruce, Robert L White Plains, US 71 291
Dubois, Geraud Jean-Michel San Jose, US 24 224
Frot, Theo J Los Gatos, US 9 119
Volksen, Willi San Jose, US 83 1005

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