摘要:
An exemplary method of using silicon containing imaging layers to define sub-resolution gate structures can include depositing an anti-reflective coating over a layer of polysilicon, depositing an imaging layer over the anti-reflective coating, selectively etching the anti-reflective coating to form a pattern, and removing portions of the polysilicon layer using the pattern formed from the removed portions of anti-reflective coating. Thus, the use of thin imaging layer, that has high etch selectivity to the organic underlayer, allows the use of trim etch techniques without a risk of resist erosion or aspect ratio pattern collapse. That, in turn, allows for the formation of the gate pattern with widths less than the widths of the pattern of the imaging layer.
摘要:
The present invention uses in situ scatterometry to determine if a defect (e.g., photoresist erosion, photoresist bending and pattern collapse) is present on a wafer. In one embodiment, in situ scatterometry is used to detect a pattern integrity defect associated with the layer of photoresist. In situ scatterometry produces diffraction data associated with the thickness of the photoresist patterned mask. This data is compared to a model of diffraction data associated with a suitable photoresist thickness. If the measured diffraction data is within an acceptable range, the next step of the photolithography process is carried out. However, if the measured thickness is outside of the suitable range, a defect is detected, and the wafer may be sent for re-working or re-patterned prior to main etch, thereby preventing unnecessary wafer scrap. Another aspect of the present invention allows for a feedback control mechanism to alter a physical parameter of the photolithographic process based upon the in situ scatterometry measurements.
摘要:
A bi-layer trim etch process to form integrated circuit gate structures can include depositing an organic underlayer over a layer of polysilicon, depositing an imaging layer over the organic underlayer, patterning the imaging layer, selectively trim etching the organic underlayer to form a pattern, and removing portions of the polysilicon layer using the pattern formed from the removed portions of organic underlayer. Thus, the use of thin imaging layer, that has high etch selectivity to the organic underlayer, allows the use of trim etch techniques without a risk of resist erosion or the aspect ratio pattern collapse. That, in turn, allows for the formation of the gate pattern with widths less than the widths of the pattern of the imaging layer.
摘要:
A method of doubling the frequency of small pattern formation. The method includes forming a photoresist layer, and then patterning it. A RELACS polymer is spread over the patterned photoresist layer. Portions of the RELACS polymer on top portions of each patterned photoresist region are removed, by either etching or by polishing them off. Portions between each patterned photoresist region are also removed in this step. The patterned photoresist regions are removed, preferably by a flood exposure and then application of a developer to the exposed photoresist regions. The remaining RELACS polymer regions, which were disposed against respective sidewalls of the patterned photoresist regions, prior to their removal, are then used for forming small pattern regions to be used in a semiconductor device to be formed on the substrate. These small pattern regions can be used to form separate poly-gates.
摘要:
A process for forming a semiconductor device may comprise forming an organic dielectric layer on a substrate, forming a protective layer on the organic dielectric layer, forming a photoresist mask on the protective layer, and silyating the photoresist mask. The protective layer is etched using the silyated photoresist mask as an etch mask, and then the organic dielectric layer is etched using the silyated photoresist mask as an etch mask. Metal may be deposited in a void etched in the organic dielectric layer to form a wiring, contact or via.
摘要:
In a process for forming a photoresist mask, a photoresist layer is applied to a substrate. A silyated layer is formed in the photoresist layer. The features of the silyated area correspond to the features of a photoresist mask to be formed. The photoresist layer is then etched to form a photoresist base beneath the silyated area. The photoresist base is etched to remove material from its sides such that it becomes narrower than the silyated area. The silyated area is then removed, leaving a photoresist mask on the substrate.
摘要:
In a method for forming a connection structure in an integrated circuit, a first conducting material is deposited over a substrate and patterned to form a conducting stud in electrical contact with a conducting element of the substrate. A dielectric is formed over the substrate and the conducting stud. A trench is formed in the dielectric to expose a top portion of the conducting stud, and a second conducting material is inlaid in the trench to form wiring in electrical contact with the conducting stud. The electrically conducting element of the substrate may be an element of a semiconductor device or a wiring, contact or via. The first conducting material may be aluminum, and the second conducting material may be copper. The dielectric may be formed as a single layer and may be an organic low-k dielectric. Related connection structures are also disclosed.
摘要:
A method of utilizing a multilayer photoresist to form contact holes and/or conductors utilizing a dual damascene process includes utilizing layered photoresists. A contact in a conductive line can be formed in a single deposition step or in a two-stage deposition step. Image layers can remain as part of the interconnect structure or be removed by a polishing technique. The process can be utilized for any conductive structures provided above a substrate of an integrated circuit.
摘要:
An exemplary method of fabricating an integrated circuit can include depositing a reflective metal material layer over a layer of polysilicon, depositing an anti-reflective coating over the reflective metal material layer, trim etching the anti-reflective coating to form a pattern, etching the reflective metal material layer according to the pattern, and removing portions of the polysilicon layer using the pattern formed from the removed portions of anti-reflective coating.
摘要:
A method of making a semiconductor device is provided. A polysilicon layer is formed over a substrate and a metal layer is formed on the polysilicon layer. The metal layer and the polysilicon layer are annealed to form a metal silicide layer on the polysilicon layer. The metal silicide layer is patterned and the polysilicon layer is then patterned using the patterned metal silicide layer as a mask. The patterned metal silicide and polysilicon layers may be used as a gate electrode of a MOSFET.