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Metallization layers for semiconductor devices and methods of forming thereof

US10439062B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 9, 2016
Grant dateOct 8, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 9, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/513
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes etching a first surface of a semiconductor substrate from a first side using a first etching process to expose a second surface. The second surface includes a first plurality of features. The first plurality of features has an average height that is a first height. The second surface of the semiconductor substrate is etched from the first side using a second etching process to expose a third surface of the semiconductor substrate. The second etching process converts the first plurality of features into a second plurality of features. The second plurality of features has an average height that is a second height. The second height is less than the first height. A conductive layer is formed over the third surface of the semiconductor substrate using a physical deposition process.

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