Method and composition to minimize dishing
AssigneeJ.G. Systems, Inc.
InventorJohn Grunwald
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Abstract
Processes are disclosed for producing electronic interconnect devices, particularly semi-conductor wafers, with metal interconnect traces thereon wherein the surface of said device has improved planarity. Said planarity is achieved initially through the use of pulse reverse electrolytic plating techniques. Planarity is further enhanced by cathodically protecting the metal interconnect traces during the polishing operation. Cathodic protection is achieved by overtly applying a cathodic charge to said traces and/or by contacting said traces, during polishing, with a metal that is capable of sacrificial corrosion when in contact with the metal of the interconnect traces.
Claims13
A process for improving the planarity of metal interconnect traces on a non-conductive or semiconductor surface, said process comprising:
- a. cathodically protecting said traces while polishing the traces to improve planarity, wherein the polishing comprises contacting the surface with a polishing pad and a polishing paste and then moving said pad in relation to said surface or said surface in relation to said pad, wherein the polishing paste is a solid at about 20° C.
A process for improving the planarity of metal interconnect traces on a non-conductive or semi-conductor surface, said process comprising cathodically protecting said traces while polishing the traces to improve planarity by using one or more procedures selected from the group consisting of:
- i. coating a polishing pad, used in polishing the traces, with a metal which is capable of corroding sacrificially or anodically when brought into contact with the metal traces;
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- ii. electrically applying a negative charge to the metal traces during polishing, wherein the polishing comprises contacting the surface with a polishing pad and a polishing paste and then moving said pad in relation to said surface or said surface in relation to said pad wherein the polishing paste is a solid at about 20° C.
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