公开(公告)号：US06472253B1

公开(公告)日：2002-10-29

申请号：US09440103

申请日：1999-11-15

Applicant: Subhas Bothra

Inventor： Subhas Bothra

IPC: H01L2182

CPC classification number: H01L23/5254 ,  H01L21/76888 ,  H01L23/5258 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A programmable device and methods for making the programmable device are provided. The programmable device includes a link metallization line with an oxide layer defined above the link metallization line. A via hole is patterned in the oxide layer which defines a path to the link metallization line. A programming metallization line is defined over the oxide layer. The programming metallization line has an overlap portion that lies over the via hole. The overlap portion is configured to melt into the via hole to define a programming link between the link metallization line and the programming metallization line. In one example, the melting is accomplished by implementing a laser that can direct laser energy toward a desired programmable device to achieve the desired programming.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于制造可编程器件的可编程器件和方法。 可编程装置包括具有限定在连接金属化线上方的氧化物层的连接金属化线。 在氧化物层中图案化通孔，该通孔限定到连接金属化线的路径。 编程金属化线被限定在氧化物层上。 编程金属化线具有位于通孔上方的重叠部分。 重叠部分被配置为熔化到通孔中以限定连接金属化线和编程金属化线之间的编程连接。 在一个示例中，熔化通过实现可以将激光能量引导到期望的可编程器件以实现期望的编程来实现。

公开(公告)号：US06387720B1

公开(公告)日：2002-05-14

申请号：US09461702

申请日：1999-12-14

Applicant: Michael Misheloff ,  Subhas Bothra ,  Calvin Todd Gabriel ,  Milind Weling

Inventor： Michael Misheloff ,  Subhas Bothra ,  Calvin Todd Gabriel ,  Milind Weling

IPC: H01L2100

CPC classification number: G02B6/13 ,  G02B6/42 ,  G02B6/43 ,  G02B2006/12176

Abstract: A waveguide structure and method of making a waveguide for communicating optical signals is provided. The waveguide structure is made using standard CMOS fabrication operations and is integrated on the same chip having digital CMOS circuitry. An example method of making the waveguide includes forming a contact through a dielectric layer down to a substrate and coating sidewalls of the contact with a first metallization coating. The contact is then filled with a dielectric material. A partial waveguide structure is formed over the first metallization coating and the dielectric material of the contact. The partial waveguide structure is defined by a waveguide dielectric structure and a second metallization coating that is defined over the waveguide dielectric structure. A third metallization coating is then formed to define spacers along sides of the partial waveguide structure, the first metallization coating, the second metallization coating. The third metallization coating is configured to complete the waveguide structure that is filled with the waveguide dielectric structure. Optical signals can then be propagated through the waveguide structure and can be interfaced with other CMOS digital circuitry.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种制造用于传送光信号的波导的波导结构和方法。 波导结构使用标准CMOS制造操作制成，并集成在具有数字CMOS电路的同一芯片上。 制造波导的示例性方法包括通过电介质层形成接触到下一个衬底并且将接触的侧壁涂覆到第一金属化涂层。 然后用电介质材料填充接触。 在第一金属化涂层和触点的电介质材料上形成部分波导结构。 部分波导结构由波导介电结构和在波导介电结构上限定的第二金属化涂层限定。 然后形成第三金属化涂层以沿着部分波导结构，第一金属化涂层，第二金属化涂层的侧面限定间隔物。 第三金属化涂层被配置成完成填充有波导介质结构的波导结构。 光信号然后可以通过波导结构传播，并且可以与其他CMOS数字电路接口。

公开(公告)号：US06281585B1

公开(公告)日：2001-08-28

申请号：US09439098

申请日：1999-11-12

Applicant: Subhas Bothra

Inventor： Subhas Bothra

IPC: H01L2348

CPC classification number: H01L23/5226 ,  H01L21/7682 ,  H01L21/76885 ,  H01L21/76897 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A high speed interconnect structure and methods for making the structure are provided. The interconnect structure includes a first metallization layer having a plurality of metallization lines and a conductive via metallization layer defined over the first metallization layer. The conductive via metallization layer is configured to define self-aligned conductive vias. A non-conformal oxide layer is defined over the first metallization layer and the conductive via metallization layer such that air gaps are positioned between the plurality of metallization lines. A cap oxide layer is then defined over the non-conformal oxide. In this example, a CMP operation can be performed to expose the top surfaces of the conductive vias before a next metallization layer is defined. It should be noted that air gaps are defined without the problems associated with conductive via misalignment.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种高速互连结构和用于制造该结构的方法。 互连结构包括具有多个金属化线的第一金属化层和限定在第一金属化层上的导电通孔金属化层。 导电通孔金属化层被配置为限定自对准导电通孔。 在第一金属化层和导电通孔金属化层上限定非共形氧化物层，使得气隙位于多个金属化线之间。 然后在非共形氧化物上限定帽氧化物层。 在该示例中，可以执行CMP操作以在定义下一个金属化层之前露出导电通孔的顶表面。 应当注意，气隙被限定，而没有与导电通孔未对准相关的问题。

公开(公告)号：US06261939B1

公开(公告)日：2001-07-17

申请号：US09472384

申请日：1999-12-23

Applicant: Stephen L. Skala ,  Subhas Bothra ,  Emmanuel Demuizon

Inventor： Stephen L. Skala ,  Subhas Bothra ,  Emmanuel Demuizon

IPC: H01L2144

CPC classification number: H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/11 ,  H01L2224/0401 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/05556 ,  H01L2224/05624 ,  H01L2224/13099 ,  H01L2224/45144 ,  H01L2224/48624 ,  H01L2924/00013 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01022 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/0105 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/01327 ,  H01L2924/04941 ,  H01L2924/14 ,  H01L2924/00 ,  H01L2224/29099

Abstract: Metal bond pads are formed over active circuitry in a semiconductor chip in a reliable and cost effective manner. According to an example embodiment of the present invention, a metal bond pad is formed over circuitry in the semiconductor chip. A metal layer is formed over the circuitry and the metal bond pad, and a photoresist mask is patterned over the metal layer. The metal layer is etched and the portion of the metal layer not masked with the photoresist is removed. In this manner, additional metal can be formed on the pad site using only one additional mask step, and the thicker metal at the pad site improves the reliability of the chip by providing for a metal cushion at the pad useful in subsequent wire bonding processes.

Abstract translation: 金属接合焊盘以可靠和成本有效的方式在半导体芯片中的有源电路上形成。 根据本发明的示例性实施例，在半导体芯片中的电路上形成金属焊盘。 在电路和金属接合焊盘上形成金属层，并且在金属层上图案化光致抗蚀剂掩模。 金属层被蚀刻并且金属层的未被光致抗蚀剂掩蔽的部分被去除。 以这种方式，可以仅使用一个额外的掩模步骤在焊盘位置上形成额外的金属，并且通过在随后的引线接合工艺中提供用于焊盘处的金属衬垫的垫片位置处的较厚金属来提高芯片的可靠性。

公开(公告)号：US6162586A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-19

申请号：US73734

申请日：1998-05-06

Applicant: Samit S. Sengupta ,  Daniel C. Baker ,  Subhas Bothra

Inventor： Samit S. Sengupta ,  Daniel C. Baker ,  Subhas Bothra

IPC: G03F7/09 ,  H01L21/3213 ,  G03C5/00

CPC classification number: G03F7/091 ,  H01L21/32139

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a metallization layered stack over an oxide layer of a semiconductor substrate, and a metallization layered stack that assists in providing superior deep UV photolithography resolution. The method includes forming a bottom titanium nitride layer over the oxide layer, and forming an aluminum metallization layer over the bottom titanium nitride layer. The method further includes forming a top titanium nitride layer over the aluminum metallization layer, such that the forming of the top titanium nitride layer includes: (a) placing the semiconductor substrate in an ionized metal plasma chamber having an RF powered coil and a titanium target; (b) introducing an argon gas and a nitrogen gas into the ionized metal plasma chamber; (c) pressuring up the ionized metal plasma chamber to a pressure of between about 10 mTorr and about 50 mTorr, whereby the top titanium nitride layer is formed as a dense titanium nitride film.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于在半导体衬底的氧化物层上形成金属化层叠叠层的方法，以及有助于提供优异的深紫外光刻分辨率的金属化层叠叠层。 该方法包括在氧化物层上形成底部氮化钛层，并在底部氮化钛层上形成铝金属化层。 该方法还包括在铝金属化层上形成顶部氮化钛层，使得顶部氮化钛层的形成包括：（a）将半导体衬底放置在具有RF供电线圈和钛靶的电离金属等离子体室中 ; （b）将氩气和氮气引入离子化金属等离子体室中; （c）将离子化金属等离子体室加压到约10mTorr至约50mTorr之间的压力，由此顶部氮化钛层形成为致密的氮化钛膜。

公开(公告)号：US6156626A

公开(公告)日：2000-12-05

申请号：US259744

申请日：1999-02-27

Applicant: Subhas Bothra

Inventor： Subhas Bothra

IPC: H01L21/60 ,  H01L21/479 ,  H01L21/326 ,  H01L21/44 ,  H01L21/48 ,  H01L21/50

CPC classification number: H01L24/05 ,  H01L24/81 ,  H01L2224/04042 ,  H01L2224/05093 ,  H01L2224/05094 ,  H01L2224/05095 ,  H01L2224/05556 ,  H01L2224/05624 ,  H01L2224/05644 ,  H01L2224/05647 ,  H01L2224/48463 ,  H01L2224/81801 ,  H01L2224/85424 ,  H01L2224/85444 ,  H01L2224/85447 ,  H01L2224/9202 ,  H01L2924/00014 ,  H01L2924/01005 ,  H01L2924/01006 ,  H01L2924/01013 ,  H01L2924/01014 ,  H01L2924/01029 ,  H01L2924/01033 ,  H01L2924/01079 ,  H01L2924/01082 ,  H01L2924/014 ,  H01L2924/05042 ,  H01L2924/14

Abstract: A process and system for connecting a semiconductor chip to a substrate is provided. The process includes providing the substrate that is configured to receive the semiconductor chip that has a bonding pad. The substrate has a first side that is suited to be connected to the semiconductor chip and a second side that is opposite the first side. The process then includes designing a metallization bonding structure on the first side of the substrate. The metallization bonding structure has a first end, a second end, and a bend defined between the first end and the second end. Then, an oxide passivation layer is defined over the first side that includes the metallization bonding structure. A bonding via is then defined through the passivation layer. The bonding via is configured to be aligned with the bend of the metallization bonding structure. The semiconductor chip is then joined to the oxide passivation layer, such that the bonding pad is aligned with the bonding via and the bend of the metallization bonding structure. The process further includes the application of a current between the first end and the second end of the metallization bonding structure. The applied current is configured to cause a flow of electrons in an opposite direction of the current and a flow of metallization atoms in the metallization bonding structure toward the bend and into the bonding via. A reliable conductive bond between the substrate and the bonding pad of the semiconductor chip is thus established without the need for wire bonds or solder bumps.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种用于将半导体芯片连接到基板的工艺和系统。 该方法包括提供被配置为接收具有接合焊盘的半导体芯片的衬底。 衬底具有适于连接到半导体芯片的第一侧和与第一侧相对的第二侧。 该方法然后包括在衬底的第一侧上设计金属化接合结构。 金属化接合结构具有第一端部，第二端部和限定在第一端部和第二端部之间的弯曲部。 然后，在包括金属化接合结构的第一侧上限定氧化物钝化层。 然后通过钝化层限定结合通孔。 结合通孔被配置为与金属化接合结构的弯曲部对准。 然后将半导体芯片接合到氧化物钝化层，使得焊盘与焊接通孔和金属化接合结构的弯曲部对准。 该方法还包括在金属化接合结构的第一端和第二端之间施加电流。 施加的电流被配置为使电子沿电流的相反方向流动，并且金属化接合结构中的金属化原子的流动朝向弯曲并进入结合通孔。 因此，在不需要引线键合或焊料凸块的情况下，建立了衬底和半导体芯片的焊盘之间的可靠的导电结合。

公开(公告)号：US6143642A

公开(公告)日：2000-11-07

申请号：US995650

申请日：1997-12-22

Applicant: Harlan Lee Sur, Jr. ,  Subhas Bothra

Inventor： Harlan Lee Sur, Jr. ,  Subhas Bothra

IPC: H01L21/768 ,  H01L23/525 ,  H01L27/10 ,  H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L27/10 ,  H01L21/76888 ,  H01L23/525 ,  H01L2924/0002

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making a programmable structure on a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor structure has a first dielectric layer. The method includes plasma patterning a first metallization layer over the first dielectric layer. Forming a second dielectric layer over the first metallization layer and the first dielectric layer. Forming a plurality of tungsten plugs in the second dielectric layer. Each of the plurality of tungsten plugs are in electrical contact with the first metallization layer. Plasma patterning a second metallization layer over the second dielectric layer and the plurality of tungsten plugs, such that at least a gap over each of the tungsten plugs is not covered by the second metallization layer. Applying a programming electron dose to a portion of the second metallization layer. The method further includes submersing the semiconductor substrate into a basic solution to remove each of the plurality of tungsten plugs except for a tungsten plug that is in electrical contact with the portion of the second metallization layer that received the applied programming electron dose.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在半导体衬底上制造可编程结构的方法。 半导体结构具有第一电介质层。 该方法包括在第一介电层上的等离子体图案化第一金属化层。 在第一金属化层和第一介电层上形成第二电介质层。 在第二电介质层中形成多个钨塞。 多个钨插塞中的每一个与第一金属化层电接触。 等离子体在第二电介质层和多个钨插塞上图案化第二金属化层，使得每个钨插塞上的至少间隙不被第二金属化层覆盖。 对第二金属化层的一部分施加编程电子剂量。 该方法还包括将半导体衬底浸入基本溶液中以除去除了接收施加的编程电子剂量的与第二金属化层的部分电接触的钨插塞之外的多个钨插塞中的每一个。

公开(公告)号：US6129613A

公开(公告)日：2000-10-10

申请号：US16152

申请日：1998-01-30

Applicant: Subhas Bothra

Inventor： Subhas Bothra

IPC: B24B37/30 ,  B24B49/10 ,  B24B49/16 ,  G01L1/14 ,  G01L5/00 ,  B24B7/00 ,  B24B9/00 ,  H01L29/82

CPC classification number: B24B37/30 ,  B24B49/10 ,  B24B49/16 ,  G01L1/148 ,  G01L5/008

Abstract: A pressure sensing structure for measuring a local pressure on a surface of a wafer and a wafer carrier for communicating with the wafer is disclosed. The pressure sensing structure includes a conductive via extending through the wafer, a pressure transducer electrically connected to a first side of the conductive via, and a connector arranged in electrical contact with a second side of the conductive via. Further, a wafer incorporating multiple such pressure sensing structures is disclosed. In addition, a pressure sensing structure further including integrated circuitry in electrical contact with the pressure transducer and a conductive via is disclosed. The pressure sensing structure is well suited for use in sensing pressure variations throughout the surface of the wafer when a selected wafer layer is undergoing a chemical mechanical polishing operation.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种用于测量晶片表面上的局部压力和用于与晶片通信的晶片载体的压力感测结构。 压力感测结构包括延伸穿过晶片的导电通孔，电连接到导电通孔的第一侧的压力传感器，以及布置成与导电通孔的第二侧电接触的连接器。 此外，公开了并入了多个这样的压力感测结构的晶片。 此外，公开了还包括与压力传感器电连接的集成电路和导电通孔的压力感测结构。 当所选择的晶片层经历化学机械抛光操作时，压力感测结构非常适合用于感测晶片整个表面上的压力变化。

公开(公告)号：US6077762A

公开(公告)日：2000-06-20

申请号：US995652

申请日：1997-12-22

Applicant: Victor C. Liang ,  Subhas Bothra ,  Harlan Lee Sur, Jr.

Inventor： Victor C. Liang ,  Subhas Bothra ,  Harlan Lee Sur, Jr.

IPC: H01L21/02 ,  H01L21/306 ,  H01L21/3213 ,  H01L21/768 ,  H01L21/3205

CPC classification number: H01L21/02071 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L21/02052 ,  H01L21/32136 ,  Y10S438/906 ,  Y10S438/972

Abstract: Disclosed is a method for making reliable interconnect structures on a semiconductor substrate having a first dielectric layer. The method includes plasma patterning a first metallization layer that lies over the first dielectric layer. Forming a second dielectric layer over the first metallization layer and the first dielectric layer. Forming a plurality of tungsten plugs in the second dielectric layer, such that each of the plurality of tungsten plugs are in electrical contact with the first metallization layer. Plasma patterning a second metallization layer over the second dielectric layer and the plurality of tungsten plugs, such that at least a gap over at least one of the tungsten plugs is not covered by the second metallization layer and a positive charge is built-up on at least part of the second metallization layer. The method further includes contacting the second metallization layer with a conductive liquid that is electrically grounded. In this manner, the positive charge that is built-up on the at least part of the second metallization layer is neutralized to prevent tungsten plug erosion.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种在具有第一介电层的半导体衬底上制造可靠的互连结构的方法。 该方法包括等离子体图案化位于第一介电层之上的第一金属化层。 在第一金属化层和第一介电层上形成第二电介质层。 在第二电介质层中形成多个钨塞，使得多个钨塞中的每一个与第一金属化层电接触。 等离子体在第二电介质层和多个钨插塞上构图第二金属化层，使得至少一个钨插塞上的至少一个间隙不被第二金属化层覆盖，并且正电荷在 第二金属化层的最少部分。 该方法还包括使第二金属化层与电接地的导电液接触。 以这种方式，积聚在第二金属化层的至少一部分上的正电荷被中和以防止钨插塞侵蚀。

公开(公告)号：US6013927A

公开(公告)日：2000-01-11

申请号：US52859

申请日：1998-03-31

Applicant: Subhas Bothra ,  Harlan Lee Sur, Jr.

Inventor： Subhas Bothra ,  Harlan Lee Sur, Jr.

IPC: H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/3065 ,  H01L21/762 ,  H01L21/763 ,  H01L27/08 ,  H01L29/861 ,  H01L29/76

CPC classification number: H01L21/28525 ,  H01L21/76224 ,  H01L21/763 ,  H01L27/0814 ,  H01L29/861 ,  H01L21/3065

Abstract: Disclosed is a semiconductor diode structure, and method for making semiconductor diode structures for suppressing transistor gate oxide plasma charging damage. The semiconductor diode structure includes a shallow trench isolation region that is configured to isolate an active region of a semiconductor substrate. A doped polysilicon electrode having a first end and a second end. The doped polysilicon electrode is defined in the shallow trench isolation region and the first end is configured to be in electrical contact with the semiconductor substrate. The diode structure further includes a polysilicon gate that has an underlying gate oxide. The polysilicon gate is defined over the active region and extends over part of the shallow trench isolation region so as to make electrical interconnection between the polysilicon gate and the second end of the doped polysilicon electrode.

Abstract translation: 公开了半导体二极管结构以及用于制造用于抑制晶体管栅极氧化物等离子体充电损坏的半导体二极管结构的方法。 半导体二极管结构包括被配置为隔离半导体衬底的有源区的浅沟槽隔离区。 一种具有第一端和第二端的掺杂多晶硅电极。 掺杂多晶硅电极限定在浅沟槽隔离区域中，并且第一端被配置为与半导体衬底电接触。 二极管结构还包括具有底层栅极氧化物的多晶硅栅极。 多晶硅栅极被限定在有源区上并且在浅沟槽隔离区的一部分上延伸，以便在多晶硅栅极和掺杂多晶硅电极的第二端之间形成电互连。