摘要:
A cap layer for a copper interconnect structure formed in a first dielectric layer is provided. In an embodiment, the cap layer may be formed by an in-situ deposition process in which a process gas comprising germanium, arsenic, tungsten, or gallium is introduced, thereby forming a copper-metal cap layer. In another embodiment, a copper-metal silicide cap is provided. In this embodiment, silane is introduced before, during, or after a process gas is introduced, the process gas comprising germanium, arsenic, tungsten, or gallium. Thereafter, an optional etch stop layer may be formed, and a second dielectric layer may be formed over the etch stop layer or the first dielectric layer.
摘要:
A method of forming an integrated circuit structure, the method includes providing a semiconductor substrate; forming a dielectric layer over the semiconductor substrate; forming an opening in the dielectric layer; forming a seed layer in the opening; forming a copper line on the seed layer, wherein at least one of the seed layer and the copper line comprises an alloying material; and forming an etch stop layer on the copper line.
摘要:
A semiconductor device with improved resistance to delamination and method for forming the same the method including providing a semiconductor wafer comprising a metallization layer with an uppermost etch stop layer; forming at least one adhesion promoting layer on the etch stop layer; and, forming an inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer on the at least one adhesion promoting layer.
摘要:
A semiconductor device with improved resistance to delamination and method for forming the same the method including providing a semiconductor wafer comprising a metallization layer with an uppermost etch stop layer; forming at least one adhesion promoting layer on the etch stop layer; and, forming an inter-metal dielectric (IMD) layer on the at least one adhesion promoting layer.
摘要:
A method of forming a SiCOH etch stop layer in a copper damascene process is described. A substrate with an exposed metal layer is treated with H2 or NH3 plasma to remove metal oxides. Trimethylsilane is flowed into a chamber with no RF power at about 350° C. to form at least a monolayer on the exposed metal layer. The SiCOH layer is formed by a PECVD process including trimethylsilane and CO2 source gases. Optionally, a composite SiCOH layer comprised of a low compressive stress layer on a high compressive stress layer is formed on the substrate. A conventional damascene sequence is then used to form a second metal layer on the exposed metal layer. Via Rc stability is improved and a lower leakage current is achieved with the trimethylsilane passivation layer. A composite SiCOH etch stop layer provides improved stress migration resistance compared to a single low stress SiCOH layer.
摘要:
A method of forming a barrier layer on the surface of an opening defined in a porous, low dielectric constant (low k), layer, has been developed. The method features the use of a two step deposition procedure using a physical vapor deposition (PVD), procedure to initially deposit a thin underlying, first component of the barrier layer, while an atomic layer deposition (ALD), procedure is then employed for deposition of an overlying second barrier layer component. The underlying, thin barrier layer component obtained via PVD procedures is comprised with the desired properties needed to interface the porous, low k layer, while the overlying barrier layer component obtained via ALD procedures exhibits excellent thickness uniformity.
摘要:
A method for forming a damascene with improved electrical properties and resulting structure thereof including providing at least one dielectric insulating layer overlying a first etch stop layer; forming an anti-reflectance coating (ARC) layer prior to a photolithographic patterning process; forming at least one opening extending through a thickness portion of the at least one dielectric insulating layer and first etch stop layer according to said photolithographic patterning and an etching process; blanket depositing a barrier layer including material selected from the group consisting of silicon carbide and silicon oxycarbide to line the at least one opening; blanket depositing a refractory metal liner over the barrier layer; blanket depositing at least one metal layer to fill the at least one opening; and, removing at least the at least one metal layer overlying the at least one opening level according to a chemical mechanical polish (CMP) process.
摘要:
A method of forming a SiCOH etch stop layer in a copper damascene process is described. A substrate with an exposed metal layer is treated with H2 or NH3 plasma to remove metal oxides. Trimethylsilane is flowed into a chamber with no RF power at about 350° C. to form at least a monolayer on the exposed metal layer. The SiCOH layer is formed by a PECVD process including trimethylsilane and CO2 source gases. Optionally, a composite SiCOH layer comprised of a low compressive stress layer on a high compressive stress layer is formed on the substrate. A conventional damascene sequence is then used to form a second metal layer on the exposed metal layer. Via Rc stability is improved and a lower leakage current is achieved with the trimethylsilane passivation layer. A composite SiCOH etch stop layer provides improved stress migration resistance compared to a single low stress SiCOH layer.
摘要:
A preferred embodiment of the invention provides a semiconductor device fabrication method comprising forming a set of interlevel wiring interconnect structures through a low-k dielectric layer, wherein the set comprises a lower wiring level, an upper wiring level, and a conductive via connecting the lower wiring level and the upper wiring level. The method further comprises anisotropically etching the first dielectric layer using the upper wiring level as a mask such that substantially all the first dielectric layer is removed except for a residual dielectric underneath the upper wiring level. A preferred embodiment further comprises removing the residual dielectric with an isotropic etch and then filling substantially all space between adjacent interlevel wiring interconnect structures with a ELK dielectric layer. An alternative embodiment provides a method for forming a dual damascene interconnect structure in an ELK dielectric.
摘要:
A cap layer for a copper interconnect structure formed in a first dielectric layer is provided. In an embodiment, a conductive layer is located within a dielectric layer and a top surface of the conductive layer has either a recess, a convex surface, or is planar. An alloy layer overlies the conductive layer and is a silicide alloy having a first material from the conductive layer and a second material of germanium, arsenic, tungsten, or gallium.