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Multi-layer passivation structure and method

US11145564B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 26, 2019
Grant dateOct 12, 2021
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Expiry dateApr 26, 2039

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/00014
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Semiconductor devices, integrated circuits and methods of forming the same are provided. In one embodiment, a method for integrated circuit (IC) fabrication includes forming a passivation layer over a first contact feature, forming a second contact feature over and through the passivation layer to electrically connect to the first contact feature, and forming a multi-layer passivation structure over the second contact feature and over the passivation layer. Forming the multi-layer passivation structure includes depositing a first nitride layer, an oxide layer over the first nitride layer, and a second nitride layer over the oxide layer.

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