Semiconductor device and method to fabricate the semiconductor device
US10665546B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 6, 2018 |
| Grant date | May 26, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 6, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/76834
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A structure of semiconductor device includes a substrate, having a dielectric layer on top. At least two metal elements are formed in the dielectric layer, wherein an air gap is between adjacent two of the metal elements. A cap layer is disposed over the substrate, wherein a portion of the cap layer above the adjacent two of the metal elements has a hydrophilic surface. An inter-layer dielectric layer is disposed on the cap layer. The inter-layer dielectric layer seals the air gap between the two metal elements. The air gap remains and extends higher than a top surface of the metal elements.
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