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The Future of CMP

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  31 January 2011

David Evans
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Abstract

Chemical–mechanical polishing, or planarization (CMP), is one of several advanced microfabrication processes that provide complementary capabilities for constructing advanced electronic devices. At the current state of the art, CMP demonstrates significant advantages due to its high degree of process flexibility, particularly in the chemical formulation of polishing solutions and slurries. This article explores some possible future applications of CMP using new advanced materials other than silicon, silicon oxide, and silicon nitride. Such materials may include refractory and noble metals, high-κ insulators, and mixed metal oxide perovskites. Although no one can predict future applications with absolute certainty, it seems safe to conclude that CMP will remain a key microfabrication technology for the foreseeable future.

Keywords

chemical–mechanical planarizationchemical–mechanical polishingCMPinsulatorsthin films.
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Research Article
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MRS Bulletin , Volume 27 , Issue 10: Advances in Chemical-Mechanical Planarization , October 2002 , pp. 779 - 783
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2002

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