Patent ID: 6191051
Filing Date: 2001-02-20
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of processing at least one semiconductor wafer, comprising the steps:(a) forming an oxide layer on a surface of said at least one semiconductor wafer;(b) providing a vessel having an inner wall formed of ozone-proof material and defining an air-tight chamber;(c) placing said at least one semiconductor wafer with said oxide layer in said air-tight chamber;(d) sealing said at least one semiconductor wafer with said oxide layer in said air-tight chamber;(e) creating an ozonic atmosphere in said air-tight chamber;(f) maintaining said at least one semiconductor wafer with said oxide layer in said ozonated atmosphere in said chamber for a selected time period;(g) terminating containment of said wafer in said ozonic atmosphere after said time period; and(h) depositing a conductive layer on said oxide layer on said at least one semiconductor wafer.