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Method for preparation of multi-layer structure film
Assignee: Canon Inc
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Filing: 1986-12-24
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Granted: 1989-04-04
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Expires: 2006-12-24
Abstract
Abstract A method for preparing a multi-layer structure film by forming a deposited film according to the chemical vapor depostion method comprises introducing a subjective starting material gas (A) which is the major flow rate component and an objective starting material gas (B) which is the minor flow rate component and hydrogen externally activated into a reaction space and controlling periodically the amount of said objective starting material gas (B) introduced to thereby form a deposited film with a multi-layer structure.
Inventors
- 👤 Shunichi Ishihara
- 👤 Jun-Ichi Hanna
- 👤 Isamu Shimizu
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:10
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10P; H10P14/00; H10P14/20; H10P14/29; H10P14/2901; H10P14/2923; C; C23; C23C; C23C16/00; C23C16/22; C23C16/44; C23C16/448; C23C16/452; H10P14/24; H10P14/2902; H10P14/2905; H10P14/2922; H10P14/32; H10P14/3202; H10P14/3204; H10P14/3208; H10P14/3211; H10P14/34; H10P14/3402; H10P14/3404; H10P14/3408; H10P14/3411
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
290 words
A method for preparing a multi-layer structure film on a substrate in a reaction space according to a plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition method by applying discharge energy to starting gases in said reaction space to effect film formation, comprising: separately introducing into the reaction space a starting material gas (A) at a first flow rate (a) which is a major flow rate component, a starting material gas (B) at a second flow rate (b) which is a minor flow rate component and activated hydrogen wherein the second flow rate (b) is at most 1/2 of the first flow rate (a); applying external discharge energy to said reaction space to generate a plasma with said starting material gas (A), said starting material gas (B) and said activated hydrogen; forming a first deposited film layer on the substrate by permitting said starting material (A), said starting material (B), and said activated hydrogen to form a mixture and chemically react while maintaining the discharge energy applied at a substantially constant intensity and thereby produce the first deposited film layer on the substrate having a first composition; and forming at least a second deposited film layer on top of said first deposited film layer by varying said second flow rate (b) relative to said first flow rate (a) while maintaining the discharge energy applied to said reaction space at the substantially constant intensity applied when forming said first deposited film layer and thereby produce said at least second deposited film layer having a second composition different from said first composition so as to form a multi-layer laminated film of at least two layers of different compositions; wherein each deposited film layer has a thickness in the range of from 10 Å to 200 Å.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
290 words
A method for preparing a multi-layer structure film on a substrate in a reaction space according to a plasma-assisted chemical vapor deposition method by applying discharge energy to starting gases in said reaction space to effect film formation, comprising: separately introducing into the reaction space a starting material gas (A) at a first flow rate (a) which is a major flow rate component, a starting material gas (B) at a second flow rate (b) which is a minor flow rate component and activated hydrogen wherein the second flow rate (b) is at most 1/2 of the first flow rate (a); applying external discharge energy to said reaction space to generate a plasma with said starting material gas (A), said starting material gas (B) and said activated hydrogen; forming a first deposited film layer on the substrate by permitting said starting material (A), said starting material (B), and said activated hydrogen to form a mixture and chemically react while maintaining the discharge energy applied at a substantially constant intensity and thereby produce the first deposited film layer on the substrate having a first composition; and forming at least a second deposited film layer on top of said first deposited film layer by varying said second flow rate (b) relative to said first flow rate (a) while maintaining the discharge energy applied to said reaction space at the substantially constant intensity applied when forming said first deposited film layer and thereby produce said at least second deposited film layer having a second composition different from said first composition so as to form a multi-layer laminated film of at least two layers of different compositions; wherein each deposited film layer has a thickness in the range of from 10 Å to 200 Å.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 1, wherein a silicon compound is used as the starting material gas (A).
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 2, wherein a germanium compound is used as the starting material gas (B).
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method according to claim 2, wherein a carbon compound is used as the starting material gas (B).
Claim 6
Independent Claim
22 words
The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein hydrogen gas is contained in the starting material gas (A).
Claim 7
Independent Claim
22 words
The method according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein hydrogen gas is contained in the starting material gas (B).
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