Abstract:
Techniques for deposition metallic films (150) using ion implantation surface modification for catalysis of electroless deposition are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for depositing a metallic film (150). The method may comprise depositing a catalyzing material on a structure (100), wherein the structure (100) comprises a substrate (1 10), a dielectric layer (120) on the substrate ( 1 10), and a resist layer (130) on the dielectric layer (120), wherein the dielectric layer (120) and the resist layer (130 have one or more openings (140). The method may also comprise stripping the resist layer (130). The method may further comprise depositing a metallic film (150) on the catalyzing material in the one or more openings (140) of the structure (100) to fill the one or more openings (140).
Abstract:
A technique for matching performance of ion implantation devices using an in-situ mask. In one particular exemplary embodiment, ion implantation is performed on a portion of a substrate while the remainder is masked off. The substrate is then moved to a second implanter tool. Implantation is then performed on another portion of the same substrate using the second tool while a mask covers the remainder of the substrate including the first portion. After the second implantation process, parametric testing may be performed on semiconductor devices manufactured on the first and second portions to determine if there is variation in one or more performance characteristics of these semiconductor devices. If variations are found, changes may be suggested to one or more operating parameters of one of the implantation tools to reduce performance variation of implanters within the fabrication facility.
Abstract:
Techniques for deposition metallic films (150) using ion implantation surface modification for catalysis of electroless deposition are disclosed. In one particular exemplary embodiment, the techniques may be realized as a method for depositing a metallic film (150). The method may comprise depositing a catalyzing material on a structure (100), wherein the structure (100) comprises a substrate (1 10), a dielectric layer (120) on the substrate ( 1 10), and a resist layer (130) on the dielectric layer (120), wherein the dielectric layer (120) and the resist layer (130 have one or more openings (140). The method may also comprise stripping the resist layer (130). The method may further comprise depositing a metallic film (150) on the catalyzing material in the one or more openings (140) of the structure (100) to fill the one or more openings (140).