Abstract:
A method comprises forming a first layer of an electrically insulating material over a semiconductor structure. A recess is formed in the first layer of electrically insulating material. A capacitor layer stack is deposited over the first layer of electrically insulating material. The capacitor layer stack includes one or more bottom electrode layers, a dielectric layer and a top electrode layer, wherein a first portion of the capacitor layer stack is arranged in the recess and a second portion of the capacitor layer stack is arranged over a portion of the first layer of electrically insulating material adjacent the recess. A chemical mechanical polishing process is performed. The chemical mechanical polishing process removes the second portion of the capacitor layer stack, wherein the first portion of the capacitor layer stack is not removed.
Abstract:
A method comprises forming a first layer of an electrically insulating material over a semiconductor structure. A recess is formed in the first layer of electrically insulating material. A capacitor layer stack is deposited over the first layer of electrically insulating material. The capacitor layer stack includes one or more bottom electrode layers, a dielectric layer and a top electrode layer, wherein a first portion of the capacitor layer stack is arranged in the recess and a second portion of the capacitor layer stack is arranged over a portion of the first layer of electrically insulating material adjacent the recess. A chemical mechanical polishing process is performed. The chemical mechanical polishing process removes the second portion of the capacitor layer stack, wherein the first portion of the capacitor layer stack is not removed.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device includes a first metallization layer positioned above a substrate of the semiconductor device, the metallization layer including a dielectric material and a copper-containing metal region embedded in the dielectric material. The semiconductor device also includes a conductive barrier layer positioned along substantially an entirety of an interface between the copper-containing metal region and the dielectric material, the conductive barrier layer including a copper/silicon compound that is in direct contact with the dielectric material along substantially the entirety of the interface.