公开(公告)号：US08252690B2

公开(公告)日：2012-08-28

申请号：US12031108

申请日：2008-02-14

Applicant: Li-Lin Su ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh

Inventor： Li-Lin Su ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh

IPC: H01L21/311

CPC classification number: H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/2855 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76865 ,  H01L21/76868 ,  H01L21/76873

Abstract: A method of forming a seed layer of an interconnect structure includes forming a dielectric layer; forming an opening in the dielectric layer; performing a first deposition step to form the seed layer; and in-situ performing a first etch step to remove a portion of the seed layer. The method may further includes additional deposition and etch steps for forming the seed layer.

Abstract translation: 形成互连结构的籽晶层的方法包括形成介电层; 在介电层中形成开口; 执行第一沉积步骤以形成种子层; 并且原位执行第一蚀刻步骤以去除种子层的一部分。 该方法还可以包括用于形成种子层的附加沉积和蚀刻步骤。

公开(公告)号：US20090047780A1

公开(公告)日：2009-02-19

申请号：US12287516

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Chao-Hsien Peng ,  Li-Lin Su ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shao-Lin Shue ,  Mong-Song Liang

Inventor： Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Chao-Hsien Peng ,  Li-Lin Su ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shao-Lin Shue ,  Mong-Song Liang

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H01L21/76844 ,  H01L21/76846 ,  H01L21/76862 ,  Y10S438/927

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a composite barrier layer with superior barrier qualities and superior adhesion properties to both dielectric materials and conductive materials as the composite barrier layer extends throughout the semiconductor device. The composite barrier layer may be formed in regions where it is disposed between two conductive layers and in regions where it is disposed between a conductive layer and a dielectric material. The composite barrier layer may consist of various pluralities of layers and the arrangement of layers that form the composite barrier layer may differ as the barrier layer extends throughout different sections of the device. Amorphous layers of the composite barrier layer generally form boundaries with dielectric materials and crystalline layers generally form boundaries with conductive materials such as interconnect materials.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种形成复合阻挡层的方法，该复合阻挡层具有优异的阻挡性能，并且当复合阻挡层贯穿整个半导体器件时，两种电介质材料和导电材料具有优异的粘合性能。 复合阻挡层可以形成在其设置在两个导电层之间的区域中，并且在其布置在导电层和电介质材料之间的区域中。 复合阻挡层可以由各种多个层组成，并且形成复合阻挡层的层的布置可以随着阻挡层在装置的不同部分延伸而不同。 复合阻挡层的非晶层通常与电介质材料形成边界，并且结晶层通常与诸如互连材料的导电材料形成边界。

公开(公告)号：US20060027922A1

公开(公告)日：2006-02-09

申请号：US10909980

申请日：2004-08-03

Applicant: Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Chao-Hsien Peng ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Li-Lin Su ,  Shau-Lin Shue

Inventor： Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Chao-Hsien Peng ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Li-Lin Su ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76867 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L23/53295 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: A semiconductor device having a nonconductive cap layer comprising a first metal element. The nonconductive cap layer comprises a first metal nitride, a first metal oxide, or a first metal oxynitride over conductive lines and an insulating material between the conductive lines. An interface region may be formed over the top surface of the conductive lines, the interface region including the metal element of the cap layer. The cap layer prevents the conductive material in the conductive lines from migrating or diffusing into adjacent subsequently formed insulating material layers. The cap layer may also function as an etch stop layer.

Abstract translation: 一种具有包括第一金属元件的非导电盖层的半导体器件。 非导电盖层包括导电线上的第一金属氮化物，第一金属氧化物或第一金属氧氮化物，以及导电线之间的绝缘材料。 界面区域可以形成在导电线的顶表面上，界面区域包括盖层的金属元件。 盖层防止导电线中的导电材料迁移或扩散到相邻的随后形成的绝缘材料层中。 盖层也可以用作蚀刻停止层。

公开(公告)号：US20050054202A1

公开(公告)日：2005-03-10

申请号：US10655972

申请日：2003-09-04

Applicant: Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Shau-Lin Shue

Inventor： Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Shau-Lin Shue

IPC: H01L21/285 ,  H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/311 ,  H01L21/768

CPC classification number: H01L21/3105 ,  H01L21/28556 ,  H01L21/76807 ,  H01L21/76814 ,  H01L21/76838 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76873

Abstract: A method for forming a copper damascene feature including providing a semiconductor process wafer including at least one via opening formed to extend through a thickness of at least one dielectric insulating layer and an overlying trench line opening encompassing the at least one via opening to form a dual damascene opening; etching through an etch stop layer at the at least one via opening bottom portion to expose an underlying copper area; carrying out a sub-atmospheric DEGAS process with simultaneous heating of the process wafer in a hydrogen containing ambient; carrying out an in-situ sputter-clean process; and, forming a barrier layer in-situ to line the dual damascene opening.

Abstract translation: 一种用于形成铜镶嵌特征的方法，包括提供半导体工艺晶片，其包括形成为延伸穿过至少一个介电绝缘层的厚度的至少一个通孔开口，以及覆盖所述至少一个通孔开口的上覆沟槽开口，以形成双重 大马士革开幕 在所述至少一个通孔开口底部处蚀刻通过蚀刻停止层以暴露下面的铜区域; 在含氢环境中同时加热工艺晶片，进行亚低温DEGAS工艺; 进行原位溅射清洗过程; 并且原位形成阻挡层以使双镶嵌开口成线。

公开(公告)号：US06656832B1

公开(公告)日：2003-12-02

申请号：US10205052

申请日：2002-07-25

Applicant: Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Keng-Chu Lin ,  Shwangming Jen

Inventor： Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Keng-Chu Lin ,  Shwangming Jen

IPC: H01L214763

CPC classification number: H01L21/76838 ,  H01L21/31116 ,  H01L21/31138

Abstract: A method for fabricating a microelectronic fabrication provides for forming a patterned conductor layer into a via defined by a pair of dielectric layers. Within the method, the via is plasma treated prior to forming therein the patterned conductor layer with at least one of: (1) an argon containing plasma with each of a radio frequency source power density and a radio frequency bias power density of less than about 300 watts; and (2) a hydrogen containing plasma with a radio frequency source power of greater than about 400 watts and a radio frequency bias power density of greater than about 100 watts.

Abstract translation: 用于制造微电子制造的方法提供了将图案化的导体层形成为由一对电介质层限定的通孔。 在该方法中，通孔在其中形成图案化的导体层之前进行等离子体处理，其中具有以下至少一个：（1）氩气等离子体，其中每个射频源功率密度和射频偏置功率密度均小于约 300瓦 和（2）具有大于约400瓦的射频源功率和大于约100瓦的射频偏置功率密度的含氢等离子体。

公开(公告)号：US20090209098A1

公开(公告)日：2009-08-20

申请号：US12031280

申请日：2008-02-14

Applicant: Li-Lin Su ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh

Inventor： Li-Lin Su ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/2855 ,  H01L21/76834 ,  H01L21/76849 ,  H01L21/76865 ,  H01L21/76868 ,  H01L21/76873

Abstract: A method of forming an integrated circuit structure includes forming a dielectric layer; forming an opening in the dielectric layer; performing a first deposition step to form a seed layer in a first chamber; and performing a first etch step to remove a portion of the seed layer. The method may further include performing a second deposition step to increase the thickness of the seed layer. At least one of the first etch step and the second deposition step is performed in a second chamber different from the first chamber.

Abstract translation: 形成集成电路结构的方法包括形成电介质层; 在介电层中形成开口; 执行第一沉积步骤以在第一室中形成种子层; 以及执行第一蚀刻步骤以去除种子层的一部分。 该方法还可以包括执行第二沉积步骤以增加种子层的厚度。 在与第一室不同的第二室中执行第一蚀刻步骤和第二沉积步骤中的至少一个。

公开(公告)号：US20070181434A1

公开(公告)日：2007-08-09

申请号：US11783245

申请日：2007-04-06

Applicant: Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ming-Hsing Tsai ,  Hung-Wen Su ,  Shih-Wei Chou ,  Shau-Lin Shue ,  Kuo-Wei Cheng ,  Ting-Chu Ko

Inventor： Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Ming-Hsing Tsai ,  Hung-Wen Su ,  Shih-Wei Chou ,  Shau-Lin Shue ,  Kuo-Wei Cheng ,  Ting-Chu Ko

IPC: C25D5/34 ,  H01L21/44 ,  C25D3/38

CPC classification number: H01L21/2885 ,  H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76861 ,  H01L21/76862 ,  H01L21/76873 ,  H01L21/76877

Abstract: A method of electrochemical deposition (ECD) provides a barrier and a seed layer on a substrate. The surfaces of the substrate are pre-treated before a metal layer is electrochemically deposited thereon in an electrochemical plating cell with a physical or a chemical surface treatment process. The electrochemical plating cell is covered by a cap to prevent evaporation of the electrolyte solution. The electrochemical plating cell includes a substrate holder assembly with a lift seal, e.g., with a contact angle θ less than 90° between the lift seal and the substrate. The substrate holder assembly includes a substrate chuck at the rear side of the substrate.

Abstract translation: 电化学沉积（ECD）的方法在衬底上提供阻挡层和种子层。 在将金属层电化学沉积在具有物理或化学表面处理工艺的电化学镀覆电池中之前，对基板的表面进行预处理。 电化学镀覆电池被盖覆盖以防止电解质溶液的蒸发。 电化学电镀单元包括具有提升密封件的衬底保持器组件，例如在提升密封件和衬底之间的接触角θ小于90°。 衬底保持器组件包括在衬底的后侧的衬底卡盘。

公开(公告)号：US20060244151A1

公开(公告)日：2006-11-02

申请号：US10908204

申请日：2005-05-02

Applicant: CHEN-HUA YU ,  CHENG-LIN HUANG ,  SHAU-LIN SHUE ,  CHING-HUA HSIEH ,  SHING-CHYANG PAN ,  HSIEN-MING LEE LEE ,  HSUEH-HUNG FU

Inventor： CHEN-HUA YU ,  CHENG-LIN HUANG ,  SHAU-LIN SHUE ,  CHING-HUA HSIEH ,  SHING-CHYANG PAN ,  HSIEN-MING LEE LEE ,  HSUEH-HUNG FU

IPC: H01L23/48

CPC classification number: H01L23/5226 ,  H01L21/76805 ,  H01L21/76844 ,  H01L23/53238 ,  H01L23/5329 ,  H01L2924/0002 ,  H01L2924/00

Abstract: Semiconductor devices having an oblique metal recess for receiving metal during metallization processes are described. In one example, a semiconductor device includes a dielectric layer formed over a conductive pad disposed in a substrate. The conductive pad is etched to include an oblique recess, which interfaces with a metal deposited during a metallization process. Related methods for forming such metal contacts and interconnections for the semiconductor device are also described.

Abstract translation: 描述了在金属化处理期间具有用于接收金属的倾斜金属凹部的半导体器件。 在一个示例中，半导体器件包括在布置在衬底中的导电焊盘上形成的电介质层。 导电焊盘被蚀刻以包括倾斜凹部，其与在金属化过程期间沉积的金属相接触。 还描述了用于形成用于半导体器件的金属触点和互连的相关方法。

公开(公告)号：US08361900B2

公开(公告)日：2013-01-29

申请号：US12761805

申请日：2010-04-16

Applicant: Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Han-Hsin Kuo ,  Chung-Chi Ko ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh

Inventor： Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Han-Hsin Kuo ,  Chung-Chi Ko ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh

IPC: H01L21/44

CPC classification number: H01L21/76843 ,  H01L21/76831 ,  H01L21/76844 ,  H01L21/76861 ,  H01L21/76867 ,  H01L21/76873 ,  H01L2221/1089

Abstract: A copper interconnect includes a copper layer formed in a dielectric layer. A liner is formed between the copper layer and the dielectric layer. A barrier layer is formed at the boundary between the liner and the dielectric layer. The barrier layer is a metal oxide.

Abstract translation: 铜互连包括在电介质层中形成的铜层。 在铜层和电介质层之间形成衬垫。 在衬垫和电介质层之间的边界处形成阻挡层。 阻挡层是金属氧化物。

公开(公告)号：US08034709B2

公开(公告)日：2011-10-11

申请号：US12287516

申请日：2008-10-10

Applicant: Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Chao-Hsien Peng ,  Li-Lin Su ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shao-Lin Shue ,  Mong-Song Liang

Inventor： Cheng-Lin Huang ,  Ching-Hua Hsieh ,  Hsien-Ming Lee ,  Shing-Chyang Pan ,  Chao-Hsien Peng ,  Li-Lin Su ,  Jing-Cheng Lin ,  Shao-Lin Shue ,  Mong-Song Liang

IPC: H01L21/4763

CPC classification number: H01L21/76844 ,  H01L21/76846 ,  H01L21/76862 ,  Y10S438/927

Abstract: Provided is a method for forming a composite barrier layer with superior barrier qualities and superior adhesion properties to both dielectric materials and conductive materials as the composite barrier layer extends throughout the semiconductor device. The composite barrier layer may be formed in regions where it is disposed between two conductive layers and in regions where it is disposed between a conductive layer and a dielectric material. The composite barrier layer may consist of various pluralities of layers and the arrangement of layers that form the composite barrier layer may differ as the barrier layer extends throughout different sections of the device. Amorphous layers of the composite barrier layer generally form boundaries with dielectric materials and crystalline layers generally form boundaries with conductive materials such as interconnect materials.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种形成复合阻挡层的方法，该复合阻挡层具有优异的阻挡性能，并且当复合阻挡层贯穿整个半导体器件时，两种介电材料和导电材料具有优异的粘合性能。 复合阻挡层可以形成在其设置在两个导电层之间的区域中，并且在其布置在导电层和电介质材料之间的区域中。 复合阻挡层可以由各种多个层组成，并且形成复合阻挡层的层的布置可以随着阻挡层在装置的不同部分延伸而不同。 复合阻挡层的非晶层通常与电介质材料形成边界，并且结晶层通常与诸如互连材料的导电材料形成边界。