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EP1742260A2 Controlling lateral distribution of air gaps in interconnects 审中-公开
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Controlling lateral distribution of air gaps in interconnects
摘要:
The invention relates to using properties of a hard mask liner against the diffusion of a removal agent to prevent air cavities formation in specific areas of an interconnect stack. The inventive method includes defining a portion on a surface of an IC interconnect stack as being specific to air cavity introduction where the defined portion is smaller than the surface of the substrate; producing at least one metal track within the interconnect stack and depositing at least one interconnect layer having a sacrificial material and a permeable material within the interconnect stack; defining at least one trench area surrounding the defined portion and forming at least one trench; depositing a hard mask layer to coat the trench; and forming at least one air cavity below the defined portion of the surface by using a removal agent for removing the sacrificial material to which the permanent material is resistant to.
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