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Method of forming barrier free contact for metal interconnects

US10879107B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 5, 2018
Grant dateDec 29, 2020
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Expiry dateNov 5, 2038

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2221/1063
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method includes forming a first insulating layer having one or more vias formed in at least a portion of the first insulating layer. The vias are filled with a first metallic material. A cap layer is deposited on a top surface of the first insulating layer and a top surface of the one or more vias and a second insulating layer is deposited on a top surface of the cap layer. One or more openings are formed in the second insulating layer and the cap layer. A self-assembled monolayer is formed on an exposed top surface of the first metallic material in the one or more vias. A barrier layer is formed on at least the exposed surface of the one or more openings. The self-assembled monolayer is removed and the one or more openings are filled with a second metallic material.

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