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Semiconductor devices employing a barrier layer

US11264321B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 1, 2019
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P80/30
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes providing a workpiece including an insulating material layer disposed thereon. The insulating material layer includes a trench formed therein. A barrier layer on the sidewalls of the trench is formed using a surface modification process and a surface treatment process.

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