摘要:
A method for patterning self-aligned vias in a dielectric. The method includes forming a first trench partially through a hard mask, where the trench corresponds to a desired wiring path in the dielectric. The trench should be formed on a sub-lithographic scale. Then, form a second trench, also of a sub-lithographic scale, that intersects the first trench. The intersection forms a pattern extending through the depth of the hard mask, and corresponds to a via hole in the dielectric. The via hole is etched into the dielectric through the hard mask. Then the first trench is extended through the hard mask and the exposed area is etched to form the wiring path, which intersects the via hole. Conductive material is deposited to form a sub-lithographic via and wiring. This method may be used to form multiple vias of sub-lithographic proportions and with a sub-lithographic pitch.
摘要:
A method for patterning self-aligned vias in a dielectric. The method includes forming a first trench partially through a hard mask, where the trench corresponds to a desired wiring path in the dielectric. The trench should be formed on a sub-lithographic scale. Then, form a second trench, also of a sub-lithographic scale, that intersects the first trench. The intersection forms a pattern extending through the depth of the hard mask, and corresponds to a via hole in the dielectric. The via hole is etched into the dielectric through the hard mask. Then the first trench is extended through the hard mask and the exposed area is etched to form the wiring path, which intersects the via hole. Conductive material is deposited to form a sub-lithographic via and wiring. This method may be used to form multiple vias of sub-lithographic proportions and with a sub-lithographic pitch.
摘要:
A method for patterning self-aligned vias in a dielectric. The method includes forming a first trench partially through a hard mask, where the trench corresponds to a desired wiring path in the dielectric. The trench should be formed on a sub-lithographic scale. Form a second trench, also of a sub-lithographic scale, that intersects the first trench. The intersection forms a pattern extending through the depth of the hard mask, and corresponds to a via hole in the dielectric. The via hole is etched into the dielectric through the hard mask. The first trench is extended through the hard mask and the exposed area is etched to form the wiring path, which intersects the via hole. Conductive material is deposited to form a sub-lithographic via and wiring. This method may be used to form multiple vias of sub-lithographic proportions and with a sub-lithographic pitch.
摘要:
At least one mask layer formed over a substrate includes at least one of a dielectric material and a metallic material. By forming a first pattern in one of the at least one mask layer, a patterned mask layer including said first pattern is formed. An overlying structure including a second pattern that includes at least one blocking area is formed over said patterned mask layer. Portions of said patterned mask layer that do not underlie said blocking area are removed. The remaining portions of the patterned mask layer include a composite pattern that is an intersection of the first pattern and the second pattern. The patterned mask layer includes a dielectric material or a metallic material, and thus, enables high fidelity pattern transfer into an underlying material layer.
摘要:
A method for formation of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device includes forming a mandrel mask and a large feature (FX) mask on a metal hardmask layer of a film stack, the film stack including a silicon on insulator (SOI) layer located underneath the metal hardmask layer; etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask simultaneously into the metal hardmask layer; and etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask into the SOI layer using the etched metal hardmask layer as a mask.
摘要:
At least one mask layer formed over a substrate includes at least one of a dielectric material and a metallic material. By forming a first pattern in one of the at least one mask layer, a patterned mask layer including said first pattern is formed. An overlying structure including a second pattern that includes at least one blocking area is formed over said patterned mask layer. Portions of said patterned mask layer that do not underlie said blocking area are removed. The remaining portions of the patterned mask layer include a composite pattern that is an intersection of the first pattern and the second pattern. The patterned mask layer includes a dielectric material or a metallic material, and thus, enables high fidelity pattern transfer into an underlying material layer.
摘要:
At least one mask layer formed over a substrate includes at least one of a dielectric material and a metallic material. By forming a first pattern in one of the at least one mask layer, a patterned mask layer including said first pattern is formed. An overlying structure including a second pattern that includes at least one blocking area is formed over said patterned mask layer. Portions of said patterned mask layer that do not underlie said blocking area are removed. The remaining portions of the patterned mask layer include a composite pattern that is an intersection of the first pattern and the second pattern. The patterned mask layer includes a dielectric material or a metallic material, and thus, enables high fidelity pattern transfer into an underlying material layer.
摘要:
A method for formation of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device includes forming a mandrel mask on a metal hardmask layer of a film stack, the film stack including a silicon on insulator (SOI) layer located underneath the metal hardmask layer; forming a large feature (FX) mask on the metal hardmask layer; etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask simultaneously into the metal hardmask layer; etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask into the SOI layer using the etched metal hardmask layer as a mask.
摘要:
A method for formation of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device includes forming a mandrel mask on a metal hardmask layer of a film stack, the film stack including a silicon on insulator (SOI) layer located underneath the metal hardmask layer; forming a large feature (FX) mask on the metal hardmask layer; etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask simultaneously into the metal hardmask layer; etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask into the SOI layer using the etched metal hardmask layer as a mask.
摘要:
A method for formation of a fin field effect transistor (FinFET) device includes forming a mandrel mask and a large feature (FX) mask on a metal hardmask layer of a film stack, the film stack including a silicon on insulator (SOI) layer located underneath the metal hardmask layer; etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask simultaneously into the metal hardmask layer; and etching the mandrel mask and the FX mask into the SOI layer using the etched metal hardmask layer as a mask.