Planarization strategy in nano-sized fabrication

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A method of planarizing a device having a surface topography with at least one material at a surface of the device is described. The method comprises the steps of depositing a stop layer over at least a portion of the at least one material which substantially retains the surface topography of the device. A sacrificial layer is deposited over at least a portion of the stop layer. A planarization process is performed on the device. The planarization process includes the steps of performing a chemical mechanical polish (CMP) on the top surface of the sacrificial layer. A physical removal step is conducted on the remainder portion of the sacrificial layer to form a planarized surface. A second CMP step and a second physical removal step are conducted, to form a planarized device.

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SEAGATE TECHNOLOGY LLC47488 KATO ROAD FREMONT CA 94538

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Bi, Cheng Shakopee, US 20 95
Cai, Minzhen Eden Prairie, US 2 4
Ge, Zhiguo Edina, US 21 125
McKinlay, Shaun E Eden Prairie, US 12 80

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