Abstract: A method of forming a self-planarized HDPCVD oxide layer over a substrate having uneven topography in a process chamber is disclosed. The method comprising the steps of: depositing HDPCVD oxide over said uneven topography; and performing a sputter-only step in said process chamber.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
April 8, 1999
Date of Patent:
June 26, 2001
Assignee:
WaferTech, L.L.C.
Inventors:
Jesse C. Shan, Chang-Kuei Huang, Steve H. Y. Yang