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Semiconductor device and method

US12237224B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2022
Grant dateFeb 25, 2025
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Expiry dateApr 7, 2043

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/0149
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An improved method of forming conductive features and a semiconductor device formed by the same are disclosed. In an embodiment, a method includes forming a metal line extending through a first dielectric layer, the metal line being electrically coupled to a transistor; selectively depositing a sacrificial material over the metal line; selectively depositing a first dielectric material over the first dielectric layer and adjacent to the sacrificial material; selectively depositing a second dielectric material over the first dielectric material; removing the sacrificial material to form a first recess exposing the metal line; and forming a metal via in the first recess and electrically coupled to the metal line.

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