Abstract:Based on the experimental removal rate data of silicon chemical-mechanical polishing (CMP), we conducted mathematical analysis on effects of surface roughness, asperities, and different length scales on material removal rate. A preliminary physical model was developed enabling consideration of mechanical and chemical removal during the Si CMP process. This model is compared with experimental results obtained through a tabletop polisher. Research results showed that the removal rate decreased with time and even… Show more
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