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Method for forming dense dry etched multi-level metallurgy with non-overlapped vias

US4172004A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 20, 1977
Grant dateOct 23, 1979
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Expiry dateOct 20, 1997

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A double level metal interconnection structure and process for making same are disclosed, wherein an etch-stop layer is formed on the first metal layer to prevent over-etching thereof when forming the second level metal line in a via hole in an insulating layer thereover, by means of reactive plasma etching. The etch-stop layer is composed of chromium and the reactive plasma etching is carried out with a halocarbon gas.

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