公开(公告)号：US20210082814A1

公开(公告)日：2021-03-18

申请号：US16571825

申请日：2019-09-16

Applicant: TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING, CO., LTD.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L23/528 ,  H01L21/3213 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/522

Abstract: A method for forming an interconnect structure is provided. The method for forming the interconnect structure includes forming a first dielectric layer over a substrate, forming a first conductive feature through the first dielectric layer, forming a first blocking layer on the first conductive feature, forming a first etching stop layer over the first dielectric layer and exposing the first blocking layer, removing at least a portion of the first blocking layer, forming a first metal bulk layer over the first etching stop layer and the first conductive feature, and etching the first metal bulk layer to form a second conductive feature electrically connected to the first conductive feature.

公开(公告)号：US20200006060A1

公开(公告)日：2020-01-02

申请号：US16171436

申请日：2018-10-26

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Yung-Hsu Wu ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/522

Abstract: A structure is provided that includes a first conductive component and a first interlayer dielectric (ILD) that surrounds the first conductive component. A self-assembly layer is formed on the first conductive component but not on the first ILD. A first dielectric layer is formed over the first ILD but not over the first conductive component. A second ILD is formed over the first conductive component and over the first ILD. An opening is etched in the second ILD. The opening is at least partially aligned with the first conductive component. The first dielectric layer protects portions of the first ILD located therebelow from being etched. The opening is filled with a conductive material to form a second conductive component in the opening.

公开(公告)号：US11658092B2

公开(公告)日：2023-05-23

申请号：US17097441

申请日：2020-11-13

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cherng-Shiaw Tsai ,  Ting-Ya Lo ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Chi-Lin Teng ,  Kai-Fang Cheng ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Hsiao-Kang Chang ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L23/373 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/48 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L23/367

CPC classification number: H01L23/373 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L23/481 ,  H01L23/53295

Abstract: In some embodiments, the present disclosure relates to an integrated chip that includes an electrical interconnect structure, a thermal interconnect structure, and a thermal passivation layer over a substrate. The electrical interconnect structure includes interconnect vias and interconnect wires embedded within interconnect dielectric layers. The thermal interconnect structure is arranged beside the electrical interconnect structure and includes thermal vias, thermal wires, and/or thermal layers. Further, the thermal interconnect structure is embedded within the interconnect dielectric layers. The thermal passivation layer is arranged over a topmost one of the interconnect dielectric layers. The thermal interconnect structure has a higher thermal conductivity than the interconnect dielectric layers.

公开(公告)号：US20230112282A1

公开(公告)日：2023-04-13

申请号：US18064561

申请日：2022-12-12

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/285

Abstract: A method and structure for forming an enhanced metal capping layer includes forming a portion of a multi-level metal interconnect network over a substrate. In some embodiments, the portion of the multi-level metal interconnect network includes a plurality of metal regions. In some cases, a dielectric region is disposed between each of the plurality of metal regions. By way of example, a metal capping layer may be deposited over each of the plurality of metal regions. Thereafter, in some embodiments, a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) may be deposited, where the SAM forms selectively on the metal capping layer, while the dielectric region is substantially free of the SAM. In various examples, after selectively forming the SAM on the metal capping layer, a thermal process may be performed, where the SAM prevents diffusion of the metal capping layer during the thermal process.

公开(公告)号：US11527435B2

公开(公告)日：2022-12-13

申请号：US17443506

申请日：2021-07-27

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/76 ,  H01L21/28 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/321

Abstract: A method and structure for forming an enhanced metal capping layer includes forming a portion of a multi-level metal interconnect network over a substrate. In some embodiments, the portion of the multi-level metal interconnect network includes a plurality of metal regions. In some cases, a dielectric region is disposed between each of the plurality of metal regions. By way of example, a metal capping layer may be deposited over each of the plurality of metal regions. Thereafter, in some embodiments, a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) may be deposited, where the SAM forms selectively on the metal capping layer, while the dielectric region is substantially free of the SAM. In various examples, after selectively forming the SAM on the metal capping layer, a thermal process may be performed, where the SAM prevents diffusion of the metal capping layer during the thermal process.

公开(公告)号：US20210351034A1

公开(公告)日：2021-11-11

申请号：US17379161

申请日：2021-07-19

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Yung-Hsu Wu ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/522

Abstract: A structure is provided that includes a first conductive component and a first interlayer dielectric (ILD) that surrounds the first conductive component. A self-assembly layer is formed on the first conductive component but not on the first ILD. A first dielectric layer is formed over the first ILD but not over the first conductive component. A second ILD is formed over the first conductive component and over the first ILD. An opening is etched in the second ILD. The opening is at least partially aligned with the first conductive component. The first dielectric layer protects portions of the first ILD located therebelow from being etched. The opening is filled with a conductive material to form a second conductive component in the opening.

公开(公告)号：US10930551B2

公开(公告)日：2021-02-23

申请号：US16455840

申请日：2019-06-28

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hsiang-Wei Liu ,  Tai-I Yang ,  Chia-Tien Wu ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L23/52 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L23/528

Abstract: Integrated circuit devices and methods of forming the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes providing a workpiece including a first metal feature in a dielectric layer and a capping layer over the first metal feature, selectively depositing a blocking layer over the capping layer, depositing an etch stop layer (ESL) over the workpiece, removing the blocking layer, and depositing a second metal feature over the workpiece such that the first metal feature is electrically coupled to the second metal feature. The blocking layer prevents the ESL from being deposited over the capping layer.

公开(公告)号：US11894266B2

公开(公告)日：2024-02-06

申请号：US18064561

申请日：2022-12-12

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/76 ,  H01L21/32 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/522 ,  H01L23/532 ,  H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/321

CPC classification number: H01L21/7685 ,  H01L21/02118 ,  H01L21/28568 ,  H01L21/76828 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76877 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L23/5226 ,  H01L23/53209 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L21/3212 ,  H01L21/7684 ,  H01L23/53266

Abstract: A method and structure for forming an enhanced metal capping layer includes forming a portion of a multi-level metal interconnect network over a substrate. In some embodiments, the portion of the multi-level metal interconnect network includes a plurality of metal regions. In some cases, a dielectric region is disposed between each of the plurality of metal regions. By way of example, a metal capping layer may be deposited over each of the plurality of metal regions. Thereafter, in some embodiments, a self-assembled monolayer (SAM) may be deposited, where the SAM forms selectively on the metal capping layer, while the dielectric region is substantially free of the SAM. In various examples, after selectively forming the SAM on the metal capping layer, a thermal process may be performed, where the SAM prevents diffusion of the metal capping layer during the thermal process.

公开(公告)号：US11769695B2

公开(公告)日：2023-09-26

申请号：US17181427

申请日：2021-02-22

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Hsiang-Wei Liu ,  Tai-I Yang ,  Chia-Tien Wu ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L23/48 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L29/45 ,  H01L23/528

CPC classification number: H01L21/76885 ,  H01L21/7684 ,  H01L21/76829 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76837 ,  H01L21/76886 ,  H01L23/528 ,  H01L29/45

Abstract: Integrated circuit devices and methods of forming the same are provided. A method according to the present disclosure includes providing a workpiece including a first metal feature in a dielectric layer and a capping layer over the first metal feature, selectively depositing a blocking layer over the capping layer, depositing an etch stop layer (ESL) over the workpiece, removing the blocking layer, and depositing a second metal feature over the workpiece such that the first metal feature is electrically coupled to the second metal feature. The blocking layer prevents the ESL from being deposited over the capping layer.

公开(公告)号：US11361989B2

公开(公告)日：2022-06-14

申请号：US16788057

申请日：2020-02-11

Applicant: Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Inventor： Cheng-Chin Lee ,  Shao-Kuan Lee ,  Hsin-Yen Huang ,  Hai-Ching Chen ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/02

Abstract: A method and structure for forming a barrier-free interconnect layer includes patterning a metal layer disposed over a substrate to form a patterned metal layer including one or more trenches. In some embodiments, the method further includes selectively depositing a barrier layer on metal surfaces of the patterned metal layer within the one or more trenches. In some examples, and after selectively depositing the barrier layer, a dielectric layer is deposited within the one or more trenches. Thereafter, the selectively deposited barrier layer may be removed to form air gaps between the patterned metal layer and the dielectric layer.