摘要:
A system for electroplating a semiconductor wafer is set forth. The system comprises a first electrode in electrical contact with the semiconductor wafer and a second electrode. The first electrode and the semiconductor wafer form a cathode during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer. The second electrode forms an anode during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer. A reaction container defining a reaction chamber is also employed. The reaction chamber comprises an electrically conductive plating solution. At least a portion of each of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the semiconductor wafer contact the plating solution during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer. An auxiliary electrode is disposed exterior to the reaction chamber and positioned for contact with plating solution exiting the reaction chamber during cleaning of the first electrode to thereby provide an electrically conductive path between the auxiliary electrode and the first electrode. A power supply system is connected to supply plating power to the first and second electrodes during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer and is further connected to render the first electrode an anode and the auxiliary electrode a cathode during cleaning of the first electrode.
摘要:
Methods and apparatuses for in-situ cleaning of semiconductor electroplating electrodes to remove plating metal without requiring !the manual removal of the electrodes from the semiconductor plating equipment. The electrode is placed into the plating liquid and, an electrical current having reverse polarity is passed between the electrode and plating liquid. Plating deposits which have accumulated on the electrode are electrochemically dissolved and removed from the electrode.
摘要:
A semiconductor plating bowl which includes a shield on a consumable anode. The shield is preferably made from a dielectric material, such as a plastic. The shield is placed in the area upon which flowing plating fluid would otherwise impinge upon the processing workpiece. The shield has the surprising benefit of reducing the amount of organic additives consumed in the plating process. This is believed to occur because films that otherwise may form on the anode are not disrupted by the flow of plating liquids thereover.
摘要:
A system for electroplating a semiconductor wafer is set forth. The system comprises a first electrode in electrical contact with the semiconductor wafer and a second electrode. The first electrode and the semiconductor wafer form a cathode during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer. The second electrode forms an anode during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer. A reaction container defining a reaction chamber is also employed. The reaction chamber comprises an electrically conductive plating solution. At least a portion of each of the first electrode, the second electrode, and the semiconductor wafer contact the plating solution during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer. An auxiliary electrode is disposed exterior to the reaction chamber and positioned for contact with plating solution exiting the reaction chamber during cleaning of the first electrode to thereby provide an electrically conductive path between the auxiliary electrode and the first electrode. A power supply system is connected to supply plating power to the first and second electrodes during electroplating of the semiconductor wafer and is further connected to render the first electrode an anode and the auxiliary electrode a cathode during cleaning of the first electrode.
摘要:
A method for filling recessed microstructures at a surface of a microelectronic workpiece, such as a semiconductor wafer, with metallization is set forth. In accordance with the method, a metal layer is deposited into the microstructures with a process, such as an electroplating process, that generates metal grains that are sufficiently small so as to substantially fill the recessed microstructures. The deposited metal is subsequently subjected to an annealing process at a temperature below about 100 degrees Celsius, and may even take place at ambient room temperature to allow grain growth which provides optimal electrical properties. Various novel apparatus for executing unique annealing processes are also set forth.
摘要:
The present invention is directed to methods and compositions for depositing a noble metal alloy onto a microelectronic workpiece. In one particular aspect of the invention, a platinum metal alloy is electrochemically deposited on a surface of the workpiece from an acidic plating composition. The plated compositions when combined with high-k dielectric material are useful in capacitor structures.
摘要:
A method for measuring a target constituent of an electroplating solution using an electroanalytical technique is set forth in which the electroplating solution includes one or more constituents whose by-products skew an initial electrical response to an energy input of the electroanalytical technique. The method comprises a first step in which an electroanalytical measurement cycle of the target constituent is initiated by providing an energy input to a pair of electrodes disposed in the electroplating solution. The energy input to the pair of electrodes is provided for at least a predetermined time period corresponding to a time period in which the electroanalytical measurement cycle reaches a steady-state condition. In a subsequent step, an electroanalytical measurement of the energy output of the electroanalytical technique is taken after the electroanalytical measurement cycle has reached the steady-state condition. The electroanalytical measurement is then used to determine an amount of the target constituent in the electroplating solution. An automatic dosing system that includes the foregoing method and/or one or more known electroanalytical techniques in a close-loop system is also set forth.
摘要:
A method for measuring a target constituent of an electroplating solution using an electroanalytical technique is set forth in which the electroplating solution includes one or more constituents whose by-products skew an initial electrical response to an energy input of the electroanalytical technique. The method comprises a first step in which an electroanalytical measurement cycle of the target constituent is initiated by providing an energy input to a pair of electrodes disposed in the electroplating solution. The energy input to the pair of electrodes is provided for at least a predetermined time period corresponding to a time period in which the electroanalytical measurement cycle reaches a steady-state condition. In a subsequent step, an electroanalytical measurement of the energy output of the electroanalytical technique is taken after the electroanalytical measurement cycle has reached the steady-state condition. The electroanalytical measurement is then used to determine an amount of the target constituent in the electroplating solution. An automatic dosing system that includes the foregoing method and/or one or more known electroanalytical techniques in a close-loop system is also set forth.
摘要:
A method for filling recessed micro-structures at a surface of a semiconductor wafer with metallization is set forth. In accordance with the method, a metal layer is deposited into the micro-structures with a process, such as an electroplating process, that generates metal grains that are sufficiently small so as to substantially fill the recessed micro-structures. The deposited metal is subsequently subjected to an annealing process at a temperature below about 100 degrees Celsius, and may even take place at ambient room temperature to allow grain growth which provides optimal electrical properties.
摘要:
Methods for depositing a metal into a micro-recessed structure in the surface of a microelectronic workpiece are disclosed. The methods are suitable for use in connection with additive free as well as additive containing electroplating solutions. In accordance with one embodiment, the method includes making contact between the surface of the microelectronic workpiece and an electroplating solution in an electroplating cell that includes a cathode formed by the surface of the microelectronic workpiece and an anode disposed in electrical contact with the electroplating solution. Next, an initial film of the metal is deposited into the micro-recessed structure using at least a first electroplating waveform having a first current density. The first current density of the first electroplating waveform is provided to enhance the deposition of the metal at a bottom of the micro-recessed structure. After this initial plating, deposition of the metal is continued using at least a second electroplating waveform having a second current density. The second current density of the second electroplating waveform is provided to assist in reducing the time required to substantially complete filling of the micro-recessed structure.