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Methods for forming conductive vias, and associated devices and systems

US11574842B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2021
Grant dateFeb 7, 2023
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Expiry dateMay 6, 2041

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/535
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods of manufacturing semiconductor devices, and associated systems and devices, are disclosed herein. In some embodiments, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes forming an opening in an insulative material at least partially over an electrically conductive feature. The method can further include forming a ring of electrically non-conductive material extending at least partially about a sidewall of the insulative material that defines the opening. The method can further include removing a portion of the ring to form an opening over the electrically conductive feature, and then depositing an electrically conductive material into the opening in the ring to form a conductive via electrically coupled to the electrically conductive feature.

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