摘要:
The present invention relates to a method of fabricating planar semiconductor wafers. The method comprises forming a dielectric layer on a semiconductor wafer surface, the semiconductor wafer surface having vias, trenches and planar regions. A barrier and seed metal layer is then formed on the dielectric layer. The wafer is next place in a plating bath that includes an accelerator, which tends to collect in the vias and trenches to accelerate the rate of plating in these areas relative to the planar regions of the wafer. After the gapfill point is reached, the plating is stopped by removing the plating bias on wafer. An equilibrium period is then introduced into the process, allowing higher concentrations of accelerator additives and other components of the bath)] above the via and trench regions to equilibrate in the plating bath. The bulk plating on the wafer is resumed after equilibration. Over-plating on the wafer in the areas of the vias and trenches is therefore avoided, resulting in a more planar metallization layer on the wafer, without the use of a leveler additive which adversely affects the gapfill capability.
摘要:
A pad structure and passivation scheme which reduces or eliminates IMC cracking in post wire bonded dies during Cu/Low-k BEOL processing. A thick 120 nm barrier layer can be provided between a 1.2 μm aluminum layer and copper. Another possibility is to effectively split up the barrier layer, where the aluminum layer is disposed between the two barrier layers. The barrier layers may be 60 nm while the aluminum layer which is disposed between the barrier layers may be 0.6 μm. Another possibility is provide an extra 0.6 μm aluminum layer on the top barrier layer. Still another possibility is to provide an extra barrier layer on the top-most aluminum layer, such that a top barrier layer of 60 nm is provided on a 0.6 μm aluminum layer, followed by another harrier layer of 60 nm, another aluminum layer of 0.6 μm and another barrier layer of 60 nm.
摘要:
Different ways to reduce or eliminate the IMC cracking issues in wire bonded parts, including: changing to more compressive dielectric films for top, R1, and R2; changing the top passivation film stacks to more compressive films; changing the low k film to a higher compressive film; reducing the R layer thickness and pattern density to reduce tensile stress; and minimizing anneal and dielectric deposition temperatures. Each of the methods can be used individually or in combination with each other to reduce overall tensile stresses in the Cu/low-k wafer thus reducing or eliminating the IMC cracking issue currently seen in the post wire bonded parts.
摘要:
A microelectronic switch having a substrate layer, an electrically conductive switching layer formed on the substrate layer, an electrically conductive cavity layer formed on the switching layer, an electrically conductive cap layer formed on the cavity layer, the cap layer forming a first electrode and a second electrode that are physically and electrically separated one from another, and which both at least partially overlie the switching layer, and a cavity disposed between the switching layer and the second electrode, where the switching is layer is flexible to make electrical contact with the second electrode by flexing through the cavity upon selective application of an electrical bias.
摘要:
An integrated barrier and seed layer that is useful for creating conductive pathways in semiconductor devices. The barrier portion of the integrated layer prevents diffusion of the conductive material into the underlying dielectric substrate while the seed portion provides an appropriate foundation upon which to deposit the conductive material. The barrier portion of the integrated layer is formed of a metal nitride, while the seed portion is formed of ruthenium or a ruthenium alloy. The metal nitride forms an effective barrier layer while the ruthenium or ruthenium alloy forms an effective seed layer for a metal such as copper. In some embodiments, the integrated layer is formed in a way so that its composition changes gradually from one region to the next.
摘要:
A method of forming a self-aligned logic cell. A nanotube layer is formed over the bottom electrode. A clamp layer is formed over the nanotube layer. The clamp layer covers the nanotube layer, thereby protecting the nanotube layer. A dielectric layer is formed over the clamp layer. The dielectric layer is etched. The clamp layer provides an etch stop and protects the nanotube layer. The clamp layer is etched with an isotropic etchant that etches the clamp layer underneath the dielectric layer, creating an overlap of the dielectric layer, and causing a self-alignment between the clamp layer and the dielectric layer. A spacer layer is formed over the nanotube layer. The spacer layer is etched except for a ring portion around the edge of the dielectric layer. The nanotube layer is etched except for portions that are underlying at least one of the clamp layer, the dielectric layer, and the spacer layer, thereby causing a self-alignment between the clamp layer, the overlap to the dielectric layer, the spacer layer, and the nanotube layer.
摘要:
A method of diverting void diffusion in an integrated circuit includes steps of forming an electrical conductor having a boundary in a first electrically conductive layer of an integrated circuit, forming a via inside the boundary of the electrical conductor in a dielectric layer between the first electrically conductive layer and a second electrically conductive layer of the integrated circuit, and forming a slot between the via and the boundary of the electrical conductor for diverting void diffusion in the electrical conductor away from the via.
摘要:
A pad structure and passivation scheme which reduces or eliminates IMC cracking in post wire bonded dies during Cu/Low-K BEOL processing. A thick 120 nm barrier layer can be provided between a 1.2 μm aluminum layer and copper. Another possibility is to effectively split up the barrier layer, where the aluminum layer is disposed between the two barrier layers. The barrier layers may be 60 nm while the aluminum layer which is disposed between the barrier layers may be 0.6 μm. Another possibility is provide an extra 0.6 μm aluminum layer on the top barrier layer. Still another possibility is to provide an extra barrier layer on the top-most aluminum layer, such that a top barrier layer of 60 nm is provided on a 0.6 μm aluminum layer, followed by another barrier layer of 60 nm, another aluminum layer of 0.6 μm and another barrier layer of 60 nm.
摘要:
Different ways to reduce or eliminate the IMC cracking issues in wire bonded parts, including: changing to more compressive dielectric films for top, R1, and R2; changing the top passivation film stacks to more compressive films; changing the low k film to a higher compressive film; reducing the R layer thickness and pattern density to reduce tensile stress; and minimizing anneal and dielectric deposition temperatures. Each of the methods can be used individually or in combination with each other to reduce overall tensile stresses in the Cu/low-k wafer thus reducing or eliminating the IMC cracking issue currently seen in the post wire bonded parts.
摘要:
A method and apparatus for redirecting void diffusion away from vias in an integrated circuit design includes steps of forming an electrical conductor in a first electrically conductive layer of an integrated circuit design, forming a via between a distal end of the electrical conductor and a second electrically conductive layer of the integrated circuit design, and reducing tensile stress in the electrical conductor to divert void diffusion away from the via.