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Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices having conductive pad structures with multi-barrier films

US11688703B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2022
Grant dateJun 27, 2023
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Expiry dateApr 13, 2042

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/00015
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices are provided. The method includes forming an interconnect structure over a substrate. The method also includes forming a passivation layer over the interconnect structure. The method further includes forming an opening in the passivation layer to expose a portion of the interconnect structure. In addition, the method includes sequentially forming a lower barrier film, an upper barrier film, and an aluminum-containing layer in the opening. The lower barrier film and the upper barrier film are made of metal nitride, and the upper barrier film has a nitrogen atomic percentage that is higher than a nitrogen atomic percentage of the lower barrier film and has an amorphous structure.

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