公开(公告)号：US20170154816A1

公开(公告)日：2017-06-01

申请号：US14954112

申请日：2015-11-30

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Sean X. LIN ,  Ming HE ,  Frank SMITH ,  Xunyuan ZHANG

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L21/3205 ,  H01L21/3213

CPC classification number: H01L21/76885 ,  H01L21/32051 ,  H01L21/32133 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76837 ,  H01L21/76892 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/53209 ,  H01L23/53261

Abstract: A method of fabricating amorphous metal interconnections includes forming an amorphous metal layer over a base insulating layer on a semiconductor device using an amorphous metal having a non-crystalline structure. A portion of the amorphous metal layer is selectively removed to form a three dimensional pattern within a remaining portion of the amorphous metal layer. A fill insulating layer is disposed over the remaining portion of the amorphous metal layer and base insulating layer to fill the three dimensional pattern to form amorphous metal interconnects between semiconductor devices.

公开(公告)号：US20140252616A1

公开(公告)日：2014-09-11

申请号：US13785934

申请日：2013-03-05

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES INC.

Inventor： Sean X. Lin ,  Xunyuan Zhang ,  Ming HE ,  Larry Zhao ,  John Iacoponi ,  Kunaljeet Tanwar

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L21/76847 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76879 ,  H01L21/76882 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A trench in an inter-layer dielectric formed on a semiconductor substrate is defined by a bottom and sidewalls. A copper barrier lines the trench with a copper-growth-promoting liner over the barrier. The trench has bulk copper filling it, and includes voids in the copper. The copper with voids is removed, including from the sidewalls, leaving a void-free copper portion at the bottom. Immersion in an electroless copper bath promotes upward growth of copper on top of the void-free copper portion without inward sidewall copper growth, resulting in a void-free copper fill of the trench.

Abstract translation: 在半导体衬底上形成的层间电介质中的沟槽由底部和侧壁限定。 铜屏障通过屏障上的铜生长促进衬里将沟槽排列。 沟槽有大量铜填充，并且在铜中包括空隙。 具有空隙的铜被除去，包括从侧壁，在底部留下无空隙的铜部分。 浸没在无电解铜浴中促进铜在无空隙铜部分顶部的向上生长，而不会向内侧壁铜生长，导致沟槽的无空隙铜填充。

公开(公告)号：US20140353835A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13903283

申请日：2013-05-28

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Moosung M. CHAE ,  Errol Todd RYAN ,  Nicholas Vincent LICAUSI ,  Christian WITT ,  Ailian ZHAO ,  Ming HE ,  Sean X. LIN ,  Xunyuan ZHANG ,  Kunaljeet TANWAR

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/02203 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/31695 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L2221/1047

Abstract: A process is provided for methods of reducing contamination of the self-forming barrier of an ultra-low k layer during semiconductor fabrication. In one aspect, a method includes: providing a cured ultra-low k film which contains at least one trench, and the pores of the film are filled with a pore-stuffing material; removing exposed pore-stuffing material at the surface of the trench to form exposed pores; and forming a self-forming barrier layer on the surface of the trench.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于在半导体制造期间减少超低k层的自形成势垒的污染的方法的方法。 一方面，一种方法包括：提供包含至少一个沟槽的固化的超低k膜，并且用孔填充材料填充膜的孔; 在沟槽的表面去除暴露的孔隙填充材料以形成暴露的孔; 并在沟槽的表面上形成自形成阻挡层。

公开(公告)号：US20140353802A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13903802

申请日：2013-05-28

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Nicholas Vincent LICAUSI ,  Errol Todd RYAN ,  Ming HE ,  Moosung M. CHAE ,  Kunaljeet TANWAR ,  Larry ZHAO ,  Christian WITT ,  Ailian ZHAO ,  Sean X. LIN ,  Xunyuan ZHANG

IPC: H01L21/314 ,  H01L21/32 ,  H01L21/308 ,  H01L29/06

CPC classification number: H01L21/314 ,  H01L21/308 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/31144 ,  H01L21/32 ,  H01L21/76814 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76825 ,  H01L21/76826 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L29/06 ,  H01L2221/1047

Abstract: A process is provided for methods of reducing damage to an ultra-low k layer during fabrication. In one aspect, a method includes: providing a cured ultra-low k film containing pores filled with a pore-stuffing material; and modifying an exposed surface of the ultra-low k film to provide a modified layer in the ultra-low k film. In another aspect, a semiconductor device comprising a modified layer on a surface of an ultra-low k film is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种在制造期间减少对超低k层的损伤的方法的方法。 一方面，一种方法包括：提供含有填充有孔填充材料的孔的固化的超低k膜; 以及改变超低k膜的暴露表面以在超低k膜中提供改性层。 在另一方面，提供一种在超低k膜的表面上包含改性层的半导体器件。

公开(公告)号：US20150228585A1

公开(公告)日：2015-08-13

申请号：US14176716

申请日：2014-02-10

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Ming HE ,  Larry ZHAO

IPC: H01L23/532 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/3213 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L23/53238 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76855 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L23/53295 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A method of forming a self-forming barrier with an integrated self-aligned metal cap, wherein the barrier is formed on all surfaces of the via, and the resulting device are provided. Embodiments include forming a metal line in a first Si-based dielectric layer; removing a portion of the metal line; depositing a metal cap over the metal line; forming a second Si-based dielectric layer on the first Si-based dielectric layer and the metal cap; forming a cavity in the second Si-based dielectric layer down to the metal cap; and depositing a barrier-forming layer on side and bottom surfaces of the cavity and over the second Si-based dielectric layer.

Abstract translation: 一种形成具有集成的自对准金属帽的自形成屏障的方法，其中所述屏障形成在所述通孔的所有表面上，并且提供所得到的装置。 实施例包括在第一Si基电介质层中形成金属线; 去除所述金属线的一部分; 在金属线上沉积金属盖; 在所述第一Si基电介质层和所述金属帽上形成第二Si基电介质层; 在所述第二Si基介电层中形成空腔，直到所述金属盖; 以及在所述腔的侧表面和底表面上以及在所述第二Si基介电层上方沉积阻挡层形成层。

公开(公告)号：US20140353805A1

公开(公告)日：2014-12-04

申请号：US13903618

申请日：2013-05-28

Applicant: GLOBALFOUNDRIES Inc.

Inventor： Errol Todd RYAN ,  Moosung M. CHAE ,  Larry ZHAO ,  Kunaljeet TANWAR ,  Nicholas Vincent LICAUSI ,  Christian WITT ,  Ailian ZHAO ,  Ming HE ,  Sean X. LIN ,  Xunyuan ZHANG

IPC: H01L21/3105 ,  H01L23/00

CPC classification number: H01L21/02101 ,  H01L21/02063 ,  H01L21/76814

Abstract: A process is provided for the removal of contaminants from a semiconductor device, for example, removing contaminants from pores of an ultra-low k film. In one aspect, a method includes: providing a dielectric layer with contaminant-containing pores and exposing the dielectric layer to a supercritical fluid. The supercritical fluid can dissolve and remove the contaminants. In another aspect, an intermediate semiconductor device structure is provided that contains a dielectric layer with contaminant-containing pores and a supercritical fluid within the pores. In another aspect, a semiconductor device structure with a dielectric layer containing uncontaminated pores is provided.

Abstract translation: 提供了用于从半导体器件去除污染物的方法，例如从超低k膜的孔中除去污染物。 一方面，一种方法包括：向电介质层提供含有污染物的孔，并将介电层暴露于超临界流体。 超临界流体可以溶解和去除污染物。 在另一方面，提供了一种中间半导体器件结构，其包含具有含污染孔的电介质层和孔内的超临界流体。 另一方面，提供了具有含有未污染孔的电介质层的半导体器件结构。