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Method of forming a multi-level interconnect structure in a semiconductor device

US11088070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 22, 2020
Grant dateAug 10, 2021
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/53295
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a multi-level interconnect structure in a semiconductor device is disclosed. In one aspect, the device includes a first interconnection level including a first dielectric layer and a first conductive structure; a second interconnection level including a second dielectric layer and a second conductive structure; and a third interconnection level including a third dielectric layer and a third conductive structure. The method includes forming a trench in the third dielectric layer; providing a first sacrificial material in the trench; and thereafter forming a via extending through the third interconnection level to the second conductive structure; providing a second sacrificial material in the via; forming a multi-level via extending through the third interconnection level to the first conductive structure; removing the first and second sacrificial materials; and depositing a conductive material at least partially filling: the trench; the via; and the multi-level via.

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