Abstract: A method for depositing a silicon-containing film, the method comprising: placing a substrate comprising at least one surface feature into a flowable CVD reactor which is at a temperature of from about ?20° C. to about 100° C.; increasing pressure in the reactor to at least 10 torr; and introducing into the reactor at least one silicon-containing compound having at least one acetoxy group to at least partially react the at least one silicon-containing compound to form a flowable liquid oligomer wherein the flowable liquid oligomer forms a silicon oxide coating on the substrate and at least partially fills at least a portion of the at least one surface feature. Once cured, the silicon oxide coating has a low k and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: Described herein is an FCVD process for depositing a silicon-containing film from at least one alkoxysilylamine precursor having the following Formulae A and B: wherein R1 and R4 are independently selected from a linear or branched C1 to C10 alkyl group, a C3 to C12 alkenyl group, a C3 to C12 alkynyl group, a C4 to C10 cyclic alkyl group, and a C6 to C10 aryl group and wherein R2, R3, R4, R5, and R6 are independently selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, a linear or branched C1 to C10 alkyl group, a C2 to C12 alkenyl group, a C2 to C12 alkynyl group, a C4 to C10 cyclic alkyl, a C6 to C10 aryl group, and a linear or branched C1 to C10 alkoxy group.

Abstract: Amino-functionalized linear and cyclic oligosiloxanes, which have at least two silicon and two oxygen atoms as well as an organoamino group and methods for making the oligosiloxanes are disclosed. Methods for depositing silicon and oxygen containing films using the organoamino-functionalized linear and cyclic oligosiloxanes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Amino-functionalized linear and cyclic oligosiloxanes, which have at least two silicon and two oxygen atoms as well as an organoamino group and methods for making the oligosiloxanes are disclosed. Methods for depositing silicon and oxygen containing films using the organoamino-functionalized linear and cyclic oligosiloxanes are also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for forming silicon oxide films. In one aspect, the film is deposited from at least one silicon precursor compound, wherein the at least one silicon precursor compound is selected from the following Formulae A and B: as defined herein.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods of forming a dielectric film comprising silicon and carbon onto at least a surface of a substrate, the method comprising introducing into a reactor at least one silacycloalkane precursor selected from the group consisting of compounds represented by the structure of Formula IA and compounds represented by the structure of Formula IB: as defined herein.

Abstract: Described herein are precursors and methods for forming silicon-containing films. In one aspect, there is provided a precursor of Formula I: as described herein.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for forming silicon oxide films. In one aspect, the film is deposited from at least one silicon precursor compound, wherein the at least one silicon precursor compound is selected from the following Formulae A and B: as defined herein.

Abstract: A method and composition for producing a low k dielectric film via plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition comprise the steps of: providing a substrate within a reaction chamber; introducing into the reaction chamber gaseous reagents including at least one structure-forming precursors comprising a silacycloalkane compound, an oxygen source, and optionally a porogen; applying energy to the gaseous reagents in the reaction chamber to induce reaction of the gaseous reagents to deposit a low k dielectric film having dielectric constant of 3.2 or less. In certain embodiments, the structure-forming precursor further comprises a hardening additive.

Abstract: A method for producing an alkenyl or alkynyl-containing organosilicon precursor composition, the method comprising the steps of distilling at least once a composition comprising an alkenyl or alkynyl-containing organosilicon compound having the formula RnSiR14?n wherein R is selected a linear or branched C2 to C6 alkenyl group, a linear or branched C2 to C6 alkynyl group; R1 is selected from hydrogen, a linear or branched C1 to C10 alkyl group, and a C3 to C10 cyclic alkyl group; and n is a number selected from 1 to 4, wherein a distilled alkenyl or alkynyl-containing organosilicon precursor composition is produced after distilling; and packaging the distilled alkenyl or alkynyl-containing organosilicon precursor composition in a container, wherein the container permits transmission into the container of no more than 10% of ultraviolet and visible light having a wavelength of between 290 nm to 450 nm.

Abstract: A method for depositing a silicon-containing film, the method comprising: placing a substrate comprising at least one surface feature into a flowable CVD reactor which is at a temperature of from about ?20° C. to about 400° C.; introducing into the reactor at least one silicon-containing compound having at least one acetoxy group to at least partially react the at least one silicon-containing compound to form a flowable liquid oligomer wherein the flowable liquid oligomer forms a silicon oxide coating on the substrate and at least partially fills at least a portion of the at least one surface feature. Once cured, the silicon oxide coating has a low k and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: Described herein are precursors and methods for forming silicon-containing films. In one aspect, the precursor comprises a compound represented by one of following Formulae A through E below: In one particular embodiment, the organoaminosilane precursors are effective for a low temperature (e.g., 350° C. or less), atomic layer deposition (ALD) or plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) of a silicon-containing film. In addition, described herein is a composition comprising an organoaminosilane described herein wherein the organoaminosilane is substantially free of at least one selected from the amines, halides (e.g., Cl, F, I, Br), higher molecular weight species, and trace metals.

Abstract: A composition, and chemical vapor deposition method, is provided for producing a dielectric film. A gaseous reagent including the composition is introduced into the reaction chamber in which a substrate is provided. The gaseous reagent includes a silicon precursor that includes a silicon compound according to Formula I as defined herein. Energy is applied to the gaseous reagents in the reaction chamber to induce reaction of the gaseous reagents and to thereby deposit a film on the substrate. The film as deposited is suitable for its intended use without an optional additional cure step applied to the as-deposited film. A method for making the composition is also disclosed.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for forming silicon oxide films. In one aspect, the film is deposited from at least one silicon precursor compound, wherein the at least one silicon precursor compound is selected from the following Formulae A and B: as defined herein.

Abstract: Bisaminoalkoxysilanes of Formula I, and methods using same, are described herein: R1Si(NR2R3)(NR4R5)OR6??I where R1 is selected from hydrogen, a C1 to C10 linear alkyl group, a C3 to C10 branched alkyl group, a C3 to C10 cyclic alkyl group, a C3 to C10 alkenyl group, a C3 to C10 alkynyl group, a C4 to C10 aromatic hydrocarbon group; R2, R3, R4, and R5 are each independently selected from hydrogen, a C4 to C10 branched alkyl group, a C3 to C10 cyclic alkyl group, a C3 to C10 alkenyl group, a C3 to C10 alkynyl group, and a C4 to C10 aromatic hydrocarbon group; R6 is selected from a C1 to C10 linear alkyl group, a C3 to C10 branched alkyl group, a C3 to C10 cyclic alkyl group, a C3 to C10 alkenyl group, a C2 to C10 alkynyl group, and a C4 to C10 aromatic hydrocarbon group.

Abstract: A method for depositing a silicon-containing film, the method comprising: placing a substrate comprising at least one surface feature into a flowable CVD reactor which is at a temperature of from about ?20° C. to about 400° C.; introducing into the reactor at least one silicon-containing compound having at least one acetoxy group to at least partially react the at least one silicon-containing compound to form a flowable liquid oligomer wherein the flowable liquid oligomer forms a silicon oxide coating on the substrate and at least partially fills at least a portion of the at least one surface feature. Once cured, the silicon oxide coating has a low k and excellent mechanical properties.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods for forming silicon oxide films. In one aspect, the film is deposited from at least one precursor, wherein the at least one precursor has a structure represented by Formula A: wherein R, R1, R2, R3, R4, and R5 are defined herein.

Abstract: Described herein are precursors and methods for forming silicon-containing films. In one aspect, the precursor comprises a compound represented by one of following Formulae A through E below: In one particular embodiment, the organoaminosilane precursors are effective for a low temperature (e.g., 350° C. or less), atomic layer deposition (ALD) or plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) of a silicon-containing film. In addition, described herein is a composition comprising an organoaminosilane described herein wherein the organoaminosilane is substantially free of at least one selected from the amines, halides (e.g., Cl, F, I, Br), higher molecular weight species, and trace metals.

Abstract: Described herein are precursors and methods for forming silicon-containing films. In one aspect, the precursor comprises a compound represented by one of following Formulae A through E below: In one particular embodiment, the organoaminosilane precursors are effective for a low temperature (e.g., 350° C. or less), atomic layer deposition (ALD) or plasma enhanced atomic layer deposition (PEALD) of a silicon-containing film. In addition, described herein is a composition comprising an organoaminosilane described herein wherein the organoaminosilane is substantially free of at least one selected from the amines, halides (e.g., Cl, F, I, Br), higher molecular weight species, and trace metals.

Abstract: Described herein are compositions and methods using same for forming a silicon-containing film such as without limitation a silicon oxide, silicon nitride, silicon oxynitride, a carbon-doped silicon nitride, or a carbon-doped silicon oxide film on at least a surface of a substrate having a surface feature. In one aspect, the silicon-containing films are deposited using a compound having Formula I or II described herein.