Double patterning method
    12.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11177138B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-11-16

    申请号:US16837252

    申请日:2020-04-01

    摘要: The present disclosure, in some embodiments, relates to a method of forming an integrated circuit. The method includes forming a first hard mask layer over a substrate and forming a second hard mask layer over the first hard mask layer. The second hard mask layer is patterned to define an island having a first width along a first direction. The island is patterned to form a patterned island having a second width along the first direction that is less than the first width. A sacrificial mask is formed over the first hard mask layer and the first hard mask layer is patterned according to the patterned island and the sacrificial mask.

    Semiconductor device
    14.
    发明授权

    公开(公告)号:US11063217B2

    公开(公告)日:2021-07-13

    申请号:US16983928

    申请日:2020-08-03

    摘要: A semiconductor device includes an inter-layer dielectric (ILD) layer, a first metallization pattern, an etch stop layer, a metal-containing compound layer, a memory cell, and a second metallization pattern. The first metallization pattern is in the ILD layer. The etch stop layer is over the ILD layer. The metal-containing compound layer is over the etch stop layer, in which the etch stop layer has a portion extending beyond an edge of the metal-containing compound layer. The memory cell is over the metal-containing compound layer and including a bottom electrode, a resistance switching element over the bottom electrode, and a top electrode over the resistance switching element. The second metallization pattern extends through the portion of the etch stop layer to the first metallization pattern.

    DC Bias in Plasma Process
    15.
    发明申请

    公开(公告)号:US20190267211A1

    公开(公告)日:2019-08-29

    申请号:US16177530

    申请日:2018-11-01

    IPC分类号: H01J37/32 H01L21/02

    摘要: Embodiments described herein relate to plasma processes. A tool includes a pedestal. The pedestal is configured to support a semiconductor substrate. The tool includes a bias source. The bias source is electrically coupled to the pedestal. The bias source is operable to bias the pedestal with a direct current (DC) voltage. The tool includes a plasma generator. The plasma generator is operable to generate a plasma remote from the pedestal. A method for semiconductor processing includes performing a plasma process on a substrate in a tool. The plasma process includes flowing a gas into the tool. The plasma process includes biasing a pedestal that supports the substrate in the tool. The plasma process includes igniting a plasma in the tool using the gas.

    Multi-patterning method and device formed by the method

    公开(公告)号:US10276376B2

    公开(公告)日:2019-04-30

    申请号:US14636219

    申请日:2015-03-03

    摘要: A multi-patterning method includes: patterning at least two first openings in a hard mask layer over a substrate using a first mask; forming spacers within two of the at least two first openings, each spacer having a spacer opening therein for patterning a respective first circuit pattern over the substrate, wherein each spacer defines a pattern-free region adjacent to a respective one of the at least two first circuit patterns, and patterning a second circuit pattern in the hard mask layer using a second mask. The second circuit pattern is located between and excluded from the pattern free regions adjacent the at least two first circuit patterns.

    GRADIENT PROTECTION LAYER IN MTJ MANUFACTURING

    公开(公告)号:US20240099150A1

    公开(公告)日:2024-03-21

    申请号:US18521399

    申请日:2023-11-28

    IPC分类号: H10N50/01 H10N50/80

    CPC分类号: H10N50/01 H10N50/80

    摘要: A method includes forming Magnetic Tunnel Junction (MTJ) stack layers, which includes depositing a bottom electrode layer; depositing a bottom magnetic electrode layer over the bottom electrode layer; depositing a tunnel barrier layer over the bottom magnetic electrode layer; depositing a top magnetic electrode layer over the tunnel barrier layer; and depositing a top electrode layer over the top magnetic electrode layer. The method further includes patterning the MTJ stack layers to form a MTJ; and performing a passivation process on a sidewall of the MTJ to form a protection layer. The passivation process includes reacting sidewall surface portions of the MTJ with a process gas comprising elements selected from the group consisting of oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, and combinations thereof.