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Method of manufacturing an interconnect structure by forming metal layers in mask openings

US10553536B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 26, 2017
Grant dateFeb 4, 2020
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Expiry dateSep 26, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/32115
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for manufacturing an interconnect structure includes providing a substrate structure including a substrate and a first dielectric layer on the substrate and having an opening for a first interconnect layer extending to the substrate, forming a first mask layer on a portion of the first dielectric layer spaced apart from the opening, forming a first metal layer filling the opening and covering a portion of the first dielectric layer not covered by the first mask layer, removing the first mask layer, forming a second dielectric layer on the first dielectric layer and on the first metal layer and having a trench for a second interconnect layer, the trench exposing a portion of the first metal layer; and forming a second metal layer filling the trench and in contact with the exposed portion of the first metal layer.

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