Diamond-Coated CMP Polishing Pad to Prevent SiO2 Clogging

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Solution Overview

Problem

The polishing rate in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) processes is reduced due to clogging or glazing caused by SiO2 film accumulation in the polishing pad, leading to decreased efficiency.

Innovation Solution

A CMP polishing pad comprising a base layer, a polishing layer with a concave-convex pattern, and a coating layer containing diamond particles, which enhances polishing efficiency by preventing clogging and glazing.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Productivity

If a conventional polishing pad is used for CMP processing, then the polishing process can be performed, but the polishing rate decreases due to clogging or glazing caused by SiO2 film accumulation

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepolishing rateVSAvoidclogging or glazing
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The polishing layer is configured with a concave-convex pattern where different regions have different functions: the convex portions provide polishing action while the concave portions collect and remove slurry and debris. This local differentiation prevents SiO2 film accumulation in specific areas, eliminating clogging and glazing while maintaining high polishing rate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #3Local quality

Solution Approach 2:

The polishing layer is designed with a porous structure containing multiple concave portions that act as reservoirs for slurry and debris collection. This porous configuration allows efficient removal of polished materials and prevents accumulation of SiO2 film, thereby preventing clogging and glazing during the polishing process.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #31Porous materials

2Ease of manufacture

If the polishing pad structure is simplified, then manufacturing is easier, but the ability to prevent clogging and glazing is reduced

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepolishing pad manufacturingVSAvoidpolishing rate
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSProductivity

Solution Approach 1:

The polishing layer is segmented into multiple convex and concave portions, creating a patterned structure that facilitates slurry flow and debris removal. This segmentation is achieved through a straightforward molding process, maintaining ease of manufacture while effectively preventing clogging and glazing to preserve high polishing rate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The polishing layer features a concave-convex pattern with curved surfaces that facilitate the flow of slurry and removal of debris. The curved geometry is easily formed through conventional molding techniques, combining manufacturing simplicity with effective prevention of SiO2 film accumulation and maintenance of high polishing rate.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #14Spheroidality (Curvature)

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

The integration of diamond particles in the coating layer improves polishing rate and prevents clogging or glazing during SiO2 film processing, thereby enhancing the CMP process efficiency.

Implementation Method 1

a coating layer on the polishing layer and including diamond particles

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbrasion: Abrasion

Implementation Method 2

rubbing the substrate and the polishing pad against each other

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectFriction: Friction

Data Source

PatentUS20250353137A1Polishing pad for chemical mechanical polishing
Publication Date: 2025.11.20 SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTD
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AI summary

A chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) polishing pad includes a base layer, a polishing layer on the base layer and having a concave-convex pattern shape, and a coating layer on the polishing layer and comprising diamond particles.