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Integrated circuit device and method of manufacturing the same

US10276505B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 19, 2017
Grant dateApr 30, 2019
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Expiry dateDec 19, 2037

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76828
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit (IC) device includes a lower wiring structure including a lower metal film. The lower wiring structure penetrates at least a portion of a first insulating film disposed over a substrate. The IC device further includes a capping layer covering a top surface of the lower metal film, a second insulating film covering the capping layer, an upper wiring structure penetrating the second insulating film and the capping layer, and electrically connected to the lower metal film, and an air gap disposed between the lower metal film and the second insulating film. The air gap has a width defined by a distance between the capping layer and the upper wiring structure.

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