摘要:
Example embodiments relate to semiconductor devices having a single body crack stop structure configured to reduce or prevent crack propagation and/or moisture penetration. A semiconductor substrate according to example embodiments may include an active region and a crack stop region surrounding the active region. Interlayer insulating layers may be sequentially stacked on the semiconductor substrate. The interlayer insulating layers may include first dual damascene patterns and a first opening. The first dual damascene patterns may be formed in the interlayer insulating layers so as to be perpendicular to the surface of the semiconductor substrate while exposing a first portion of the semiconductor substrate. The first opening may be formed in the crack stop region and may extend through the interlayer insulating layers to expose a second portion of the semiconductor substrate. First dual damascene metal wirings may be formed in the first dual damascene patterns and may contact the exposed first portion of the semiconductor substrate. A single body first crack stop structure may be formed in the first opening so as to contact the exposed second portion of the semiconductor substrate.
摘要:
Example embodiments relate to semiconductor devices having a single body crack stop structure configured to reduce or prevent crack propagation and/or moisture penetration. A semiconductor substrate according to example embodiments may include an active region and a crack stop region surrounding the active region. Interlayer insulating layers may be sequentially stacked on the semiconductor substrate. The interlayer insulating layers may include first dual damascene patterns and a first opening. The first dual damascene patterns may be formed in the interlayer insulating layers so as to be perpendicular to the surface of the semiconductor substrate while exposing a first portion of the semiconductor substrate. The first opening may be formed in the crack stop region and may extend through the interlayer insulating layers to expose a second portion of the semiconductor substrate. First dual damascene metal wirings may be formed in the first dual damascene patterns and may contact the exposed first portion of the semiconductor substrate. A single body first crack stop structure may be formed in the first opening so as to contact the exposed second portion of the semiconductor substrate.
摘要:
Methods of fabricating dual damascene interconnections suitable for use in microelectronic devices and similar applications using a diffusion barrier layer to protect against base materials during processing are provided. The methods include the steps of: filling a via with a hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ)-based filler as expressed by the general chemical formula: (RSiO3/2)x(HSiO3/2)y, wherein x and y satisfy the relationships x+y=1 and 0
摘要翻译:提供了适用于微电子器件的双镶嵌互连的方法和使用扩散阻挡层在加工期间防止基底材料的类似应用。 所述方法包括以下步骤:用以通式(RSiO 3/2/2)x(HSiO 3/2/2)表示的氢倍半硅氧烷(HSQ))填料填充通孔 y,其中x和y满足关系x + y = 1和0
摘要:
A method of fabricating dual damascene interconnections is provided. A dual damascene region is formed in a hybrid dielectric layer having a dielectric constant of 3.3 or less, and a carbon-free inorganic material is used as a via filler. The present invention improves electrical properties of dual damascene interconnections and minimizes defects.
摘要:
Methods for forming a metal wiring layer in a semiconductor device using a dual damascene process. In one aspect, a method for forming metal wiring in a semiconductor device comprises: forming a stopper layer on a semiconductor substrate that has a conductive layer formed thereon; forming an interlayer dielectric layer on the stopper layer; forming a hard mask layer on the interlayer dielectric layer; forming a first photoresist pattern on the hard mask layer, the first photoresist pattern having a first opening corresponding to the conductive layer; etching the hard mask layer and the interlayer dielectric layer using the first photoresist pattern as an etching mask to form a via hole in the interlayer dielectric layer through which a portion of the stopper layer is exposed; removing the first photoresist pattern; filling the via hole with an intermediary material layer; etching a portion of the hard mask layer to form a hard mask pattern that defines a wiring region, wherein the hard mask pattern comprises a second opening that overlaps the entire via hole or at least a portion of the via hole; removing the intermediary material layer from the via hole; forming the wiring region by etching a portion of the interlayer dielectric layer using the hard mask pattern as an etching mask; removing a portion of the stopper layer exposed by the via hole; and filling the via hole and the wiring region with a conductive material.
摘要:
A method for forming a metal wiring layer in a semiconductor device using a dual damascene process is provided. A stopper layer, an interlayer insulating layer, and a hard mask layer are sequentially formed on a semiconductor substrate having a conductive layer. A first photoresist pattern that comprises a first opening having a first width is formed on the hard mask layer. The hard mask layer and portions of the interlayer insulating layer are etched using the first photoresist pattern as an etching mask, thereby forming a partial via hole having the first width. The first photoresist pattern is removed. An organic material layer is coated on the semiconductor substrate having the partial via hole is formed to fill the partial via hole with the organic material layer. A second photoresist pattern that comprises a second opening aligned with the partial via hole and having a second width greater than the first width is formed on the coated semiconductor substrate. The organic material layer and the hard mask layer on the interlayer insulating layer are etched using the second photoresist pattern as an etching mask. The second photoresist pattern and the organic material layer are simultaneously removed. A wiring region having the second width and a via hole having the first width are formed by etching the interlayer insulating layer using the hard mask layer as an etching mask.
摘要:
Provided is a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device. The method employs multi-step removal on a plurality of different porogens included in a low dielectric layer both before and after metal lines are formed, thereby facilitating formation of an ultra low dielectric constant layer which is used as an insulation layer between metal lines of a semiconductor device. The method may include forming an interlayer dielectric layer on a substrate, forming a plurality of porogens in the interlayer dielectric layer, removing a portion of the plurality of porogens in the interlayer dielectric layer to form a plurality of first pores in the interlayer dielectric layer, forming a wiring pattern where the plurality of first pores are formed, and removing the remaining porogens of the plurality of porogens to form a plurality of second pores in the interlayer dielectric layer.
摘要:
Methods of fabricating dual damascene interconnections suitable for use in microelectronic devices and similar applications using a diffusion barrier layer to protect against base materials during processing are provided. The methods include the steps of: filling a via with a hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ)-based filler as expressed by the general chemical formula: (RSiO3/2)x(HSiO3/2)y, wherein x and y satisfy the relationships x+y=1 and 0
摘要翻译:提供了适用于微电子器件的双镶嵌互连的方法和使用扩散阻挡层在加工期间防止基底材料的类似应用。 所述方法包括以下步骤:用以通式(RSiO 3/2/2)x(HSiO 3/2/2)表示的氢倍半硅氧烷(HSQ))填充通孔 y,其中x和y满足关系x + y = 1和0
摘要:
A method of forming an interconnection line in a semiconductor device is provided. A first etching stopper is formed on a lower conductive layer which is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first interlayer insulating layer is formed on the first etching stopper. A second etching stopper is formed on the first interlayer insulating layer. A second interlayer insulating layer is formed on the second etching stopper. The second interlayer insulating layer, the second etching stopper, and the first interlayer insulating layer are sequentially etched using the first etching stopper as an etching stopping point to form a via hole aligned with the lower conductive layer. A protective layer is formed to protect a portion of the first etching stopper exposed at the bottom of the via hole. A portion of the second interlayer insulating layer adjacent to the via hole is etched using the second etching stopper as an etching stopping point to form a trench connected to the via hole. The protective layer is removed. The portion of the first etching stopper positioned at the bottom of the via hole is removed. An upper conductive layer that fills the via hole and the trench and is electrically connected to the lower conductive layer is formed.
摘要:
A semiconductor substrate includes a first transistor area having a first gate electrode and first source/drain areas, a second transistor area having a second gate electrode and second source/drain areas, and an interface area provided at an interface of the first transistor area and the second transistor area and having a third gate electrode. A first stress film is on the first gate electrode and the first source/drain areas of the first transistor area and at least a portion of the third gate electrode of the interface area. A second stress film is on the second gate electrode and the second source/drain areas of the second transistor area and not overlapping the first stress film on the third gate electrode of the interface area or overlapping at least a portion of the first stress film. The second stress film overlapping at least the portion of the first stress film is thinner than the second stress film in the second transistor area. Related methods are also described.