Planarization

Planarization is a vital process in the manufacturing of semiconductor chips that ensures the surfaces of the chips are perfectly flat and smooth, enabling performance and reliability.

optimal wafer surface results

Planarization is an essential step in wafer processing that ensures the quality and reliability of electronic devices. The chemical-mechanical planarization process, known as “CMP”, is a step that removes excess material and evens out the surface, preventing electrical issues and enhancing device reliability. Achieving this smooth surface involves a complex mix of chemicals and polishing techniques. Planarization is an essential process that drives innovation and ensures the quality and reliability of electronic devices.

What we offer

We are a global leading player in chemical mechanical planarization (CMP) technology and slurries, providing tailored solutions to optimize wafer surface results and address the stringent requirements of advanced nodes. We set new standards to provide innovative solutions quickly.

Our Portfolio in Planarization

We have a comprehensive Planarization portfolio to ensure superior surface uniformity and reduced defectivity in semiconductor devices. Our innovative solutions cover chemical additive and abrasive chemistry, integrated slurry and pCMP clean design, slurry formation design, and film property characterization. 

Our Integrated CMP offerings and application areas

 

Dielectics 
STI, ILD, Oxirde & Nit
BEOL Interconnects
Cu Bulk/Barrier
W and new metals
Slurries
Wafer Polishing
Slurries
Post CMP (pCMP) Cleans
 
  • High Selectivity Oxide to Nitride and Poly
  • Low Dishing/Erosion (Tunable)
  • High-Rate Nit with tunable selectivity to various materials

STI2100/STI 2305/STI 2503
STI2401/STI2910
STI2601/2TI2910

HPN8222/HPN822X (Nit Slurry)

  • High-Rate Cu and Barrier solutions
  • Tunable selectivity and Dishing/Erosion
  • Compatible with new metals Co/Ru

Cu3980/Cu3086 (Cu Bulk)
Cu4545/BAR6610R (Cu Barrier)
BAR6520/BAR6720 (Cu Barrier)

Cu3940 (High-Rate Cu Bulk)

Cu3886* (Low Dishing Cu Bulk)

DP1196* (Ru barrier)

BAR7080* (Adv Packaging Barrier)

  • W slurry with tunable oxide/nit rate
  • High-Rate W with superior dishing/erosion
  • High Dilution capability

W5880/W6688 (W bulk)

DP1236* (High Selectivity W)

  • Bulk Si polish
  • Tunable rates with superior defects
Mazin and Syton series
  • Corrosion control
  • Residue/metals removal

CP100/CP72B: Cu, CP98D: Cu/Co

  *Development Product        

Capabilities

We leverage our broad R&D capabilities and global footprint to enable the speed of innovation. Our advanced technical capabilities range from R&D to high-volume manufacturing for advanced nodes. 

  • We serve as pioneers in planarization solutions for advanced node memory, advanced node logic, future interconnects, and advanced packaging.
  • Our highly experienced team works with customers for product adoption, while further leveraging advanced analytics and quality control measures to provide end-to-end integrated solutions for optimal wafer surface results.
  • We use holistic digital solutions and advanced analytics to stay ahead of the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape.

We are highly skilled in decoding the complex interplay between materials and manufacturing methods, leveraging advanced analytics and quality control measures to empower our customers and encourage product adoption.

Partnerships

We partner closely with Intermolecular® and our digital and data enablement teams we bring end-to-end integrated solutions to the marketplace. The end-result for customers is fast access to new solutions for optimal wafer surface results.We leverage our global development and application resources for exceptional customer support.

Innovations For Tomorrow

We ensure that our customers stay ahead of the rapidly evolving semiconductor landscape. We empower them to optimize processes, raise yields, and accelerate innovation cycles by integrating holistic digital solutions and advanced analytics.

Our continuous innovation in chemical-mechanical planarization (CMP) focuses on developing cutting-edge sustainable solutions that enhance the performance and reliability of semiconductor devices.

We leverage our Materials Intelligence™ platform to pioneer planarization solutions for advanced node memory, advanced node logic, future interconnects, and advanced packaging.

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