Abstract:
Described are methods of forming a semiconductor device. Certain methods comprises depositing a film comprising manganese nitride over a dielectric; depositing a copper seed layer over the film; and depositing a copper fill layer over the copper seed layer. Also described are semiconductor devices. Certain semiconductor devices comprise a low-k dielectric layer; a manganese nitride layer overlying the low-k dielectric layer; a seed layer selected from a copper seed layer or electrochemical deposition seed layer overlying the manganese nitride layer; a copper layer overlying the copper seed layer.
Abstract:
A method of etching a recess in a semiconductor substrate is described. The method may include forming a dielectric liner layer in a trench of the substrate where the liner layer has a first density. The method may also include depositing a second dielectric layer at least partially in the trench on the liner layer. The second dielectric layer may initially be flowable following the deposition, and have a second density that is less than the first density of the liner. The method may further include exposing the substrate to a dry etchant, where the etchant removes a portion of the first liner layer and the second dielectric layer to form a recess, where the dry etchant includes a fluorine-containing compound and molecular hydrogen, and where the etch rate ratio for removing the first dielectric liner layer to removing the second dielectric layer is about 1:1.2 to about 1:1.
Abstract:
Methods of depositing and etching dielectric layers from a surface of a semiconductor substrate are disclosed. The methods may include depositing a first dielectric layer having a first wet etch rate in aqueous HF. The methods also may include depositing a second dielectric layer that may be initially flowable following deposition, and the second dielectric layer may have a second wet etch rate in aqueous HF that is higher than the first wet etch rate. The methods may further include etching the first and second dielectric layers with an etchant gas mixture, where the first and second dielectric layers have a ratio of etch rates that is closer to one than the ratio of the second wet etch rate to the first wet etch rate in aqueous HF.
Abstract:
A method of etching a recess in a semiconductor substrate is described. The method may include forming a dielectric liner layer in a trench of the substrate where the liner layer has a first density. The method may also include depositing a second dielectric layer at least partially in the trench on the liner layer. The second dielectric layer may initially be flowable following the deposition, and have a second density that is less than the first density of the liner. The method may further include exposing the substrate to a dry etchant, where the etchant removes a portion of the first liner layer and the second dielectric layer to form a recess, where the dry etchant includes a fluorine-containing compound and molecular hydrogen, and where the etch rate ratio for removing the first dielectric liner layer to removing the second dielectric layer is about 1:1.2 to about 1:1.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices suitable for narrow pitch applications and methods of fabrication thereof are described herein. In some embodiments, a semiconductor device may include a floating gate having a first width proximate a base of the floating gate that is greater than a second width proximate a top of the floating gate. In some embodiments, a method of shaping a material layer may include (a) oxidizing a surface of a material layer to form an oxide layer at an initial rate; (b) terminating formation of the oxide layer when the oxidation rate is about 90% or below of the initial rate; (c) removing at least some of the oxide layer by an etching process; and (d) repeating (a) through (c) until the material layer is formed to a desired shape. In some embodiments, the material layer may be a floating gate of a semiconductor device.
Abstract:
Described are manganese-containing films, as well as methods for providing the manganese-containing films. Doping manganese-containing films with Co, Mn, Ru, Ta, Al, Mg, Cr, Nb, Ti or V allows for enhanced copper barrier properties of the manganese-containing films. Also described are methods of providing films with a first layer comprising manganese silicate and a second layer comprising a manganese-containing film.
Abstract:
A method of etching a recess in a semiconductor substrate is described. The method may include forming a dielectric liner layer in a trench of the substrate where the liner layer has a first density. The method may also include depositing a second dielectric layer at least partially in the trench on the liner layer. The second dielectric layer may initially be flowable following the deposition, and have a second density that is less than the first density of the liner. The method may further include exposing the substrate to a dry etchant, where the etchant removes a portion of the first liner layer and the second dielectric layer to form a recess, where the dry etchant includes a fluorine-containing compound and molecular hydrogen, and where the etch rate ratio for removing the first dielectric liner layer to removing the second dielectric layer is about 1:1.2 to about 1:1.
Abstract:
A method of etching a recess in a semiconductor substrate is described. The method may include forming a dielectric liner layer in a trench of the substrate where the liner layer has a first density. The method may also include depositing a second dielectric layer at least partially in the trench on the liner layer. The second dielectric layer may initially be flowable following the deposition, and have a second density that is less than the first density of the liner. The method may further include exposing the substrate to a dry etchant, where the etchant removes a portion of the first liner layer and the second dielectric layer to form a recess, where the dry etchant includes a fluorine-containing compound and molecular hydrogen, and where the etch rate ratio for removing the first dielectric liner layer to removing the second dielectric layer is about 1:1.2 to about 1:1.