Patent ID: 6455443
Filing Date: 2002-09-24
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method of fabricating an integrated circuit comprising the steps of:(a) applying a silane coupling agent containing at least one polymerizable group to a surface of a substrate to provide a substantially uniform coating of said silane-coupling agent on said substrate; (b) heating said substrate containing said coating of said silane-coupling agent at a temperature of about 90Â° C. or above to provide a modified surface layer to said substrate containing Siâ€”O bonds, said modified surface layer having a greater water contact angle than a non-heated substrate containing a coating of said silane-coupling agent; (c) rinsing said heated substrate with a suitable solvent that is effective in removing any unreacted silane-coupling agent to provide a modified surface that is substantially free of particular matter; and (d) applying a dielectric material to said rinsed surface containing said Siâ€”O.