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Semiconductor device having multi-layer diffusion barrier and method of making the same

US11264467B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 5, 2020
Grant dateMar 1, 2022
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Expiry dateAug 5, 2040

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

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes a metal layer, an insulating layer disposed above the metal layer, and a multi-layer diffusion barrier disposed on the metal layer between the metal layer and the insulating layer. The multi-layer diffusion barrier includes a first material layer including a metallic nitride and a second material layer including a metallic oxide.

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