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Interconnect structure having a barrier layer along the sidewall of self-aligned via structures

US12046551B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 17, 2023
Grant dateJul 23, 2024
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Expiry dateApr 17, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76834
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Interconnect structures and methods of forming the same are provided. An interconnect structure according to the present disclosure includes a conductive line feature over a substrate, a conductive etch stop layer over the conductive line feature, a contact via over the conductive etch stop layer, and a barrier layer disposed along a sidewall of the conductive line feature, a sidewall of the conductive etch stop layer, and a sidewall of the contact via.

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