摘要:
A method for measuring porosity of nanoporous materials is provided using atomic force microscopy (AFM). A surface topology map with sub-atomic resolution is created using AFM wherein the pore shape and size can be determined by measuring the pores that intersect the top or fracture surface. For porous materials requiring more accurate measurements, small scan areas with slow scan speed and fine AFM tips are used and a general estimation on distribution can be made from a sample area.
摘要:
An interconnect terminal is formed on a semiconductor die by applying an electrically conductive material in an aerosol form, for example by aerosol jet printing. Also, an electrical interconnect between stacked die, or between a die and circuitry in an underlying support such as a package substrate, is formed by applying an electrically conductive material in an aerosol form, in contact with pads on the die or on the die and the substrate, and passing between the respective pads. In some embodiments a fillet is formed at the inside corner formed by an interconnect sidewall of the die and a surface inboard from pads on an underlying feature (underlying die or support); and the electrically conductive material passes over a surface of the fillet.
摘要:
In the present electronic test structure comprising, a conductor is provided, overlying a substrate. An electronic device overlies a portion of the conductor and includes a first electrode connected to the conductor, a second electrode, and an insulating layer between the first and second electrodes. A portion of the conductor is exposed for access thereto.
摘要:
In the present electronic test structure comprising, a conductor is provided, overlying a substrate. An electronic device overlies a portion of the conductor and includes a first electrode connected to the conductor, a second electrode, and an insulating layer between the first and second electrodes. A portion of the conductor is exposed for access thereto.
摘要:
Disclosed are methods for facilitating concurrent formation of copper vias and memory element structures. The methods involve forming vias over metal lines and forming copper plugs, wherein the copper plugs comprise memory element film forming copper plugs (memE copper plugs) and non-memory element forming copper plugs (non-memE copper plugs), forming a tantalum-containing cap over an upper surface of non-memE copper plugs, and depositing memory element films. The tantalum-containing cap prevents the formation of the memory element films in the non-memE copper plugs. The subject invention advantageously facilitates cost-effective manufacturing of semiconductor devices.
摘要:
The present invention provides a multi-layer organic memory device that can operate as a non-volatile memory device having a plurality of stacked and/or parallel memory structures constructed therein. A multi-cell and multi-layer organic memory component can be formed with two or more electrodes having a selectively conductive media between the electrodes forming individual cells, while utilizing a partitioning component to enable stacking of additional memory cells on top of or in association with previously formed cells. Memory stacks can be formed by adding additional layers—respective layers separated by additional partitioning components, wherein multiple stacks can be formed in parallel to provide a high-density memory device.
摘要:
The present invention provides a selectively conductive organic semiconductor (e.g., polymer) device that can be utilized as a memory cell. A polymer solution including a conducting polymer self assembles relative to a conductive electrode. The process affords self-assembly such that a shortest conductive path can be achieved. The method includes depositing a concentrated solution of conducting polymer on a conductive surface, applying heat and optionally a vacuum, and permitting the conducting polymer to self-assemble into an organic semiconductor. The organic semiconductor can be employed within single and multi-cell memory devices by forming a structure with two or more electrodes while employing the organic semiconductor along with a passive device between the electrodes. A partitioning component can be integrated with the memory device to facilitate programming and stacking of additional memory cells on top of or in association with previously formed cells.
摘要:
Low-k ILDs are protected from degradation during damascene processing by depositing a thin, conformal silicon carbide liner with a silicon-rich surface before barrier metal layer deposition. Embodiments include forming a dual damascene opening in porous low-k dielectric layers, depositing a thin silicon carbide liner with a silicon-rich surface lining the opening, depositing a barrier metal layer, such as a Ta/TaN composite, and filling the opening with Cu.
摘要:
A semiconductor device includes a first metallization level, a first diffusion barrier layer, a first etch stop layer, a dielectric layer and a via extending through the dielectric layer, the first etch stop layer, and the first diffusion barrier layer. The first diffusion barrier layer is disposed over the first metallization level. The first etch stop layer is disposed over the first diffusion barrier layer, and the dielectric layer is disposed over the first etch stop layer. The via can also have rounded corners. A sidewall diffusion barrier layer can be disposed on sidewalls of the via, and the sidewall diffusion barrier layer is formed from the same material as the first diffusion barrier layer. The first etch stop layer can be formed from silicon carbide. A method of manufacturing the semiconductor device is also disclosed.
摘要:
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming a first level, forming a first barrier layer over the first level, forming a dielectric layer over the first barrier layer, forming an opening having side surfaces through the dielectric layer, etching the first barrier layer, and filling the opening with metal to form a first metal feature. The process also includes the step of replacing hydroxyl terminated ions on the side surfaces. This step of replacing the hydroxyl terminated ions can occur after the opening is formed or after the first barrier layer is etched. A semiconductor device produced by the method of manufacturing is also disclosed.