摘要 |
A planarizing method involves a first polishing step in which a relatively hard, low compressibility pad removes excess material of a first layer and planarizes the first layer. Deep defects emanating from the polishing surface formed during the first polishing step are then enlarged and filled with a second layer. After filling, and optionally annealing, the second layer is planarized by polishing with a relatively soft and high compressibility pad or by anisotropic etching.
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