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Method for forming metallization structure having flat surface on semiconductor substrate

US4520041A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 3, 1983
Grant dateMay 28, 1985
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Expiry dateNov 3, 2003

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

Abstract

A metallization structure having a substantially flat surface can be formed on a semiconductor substrate by forming first and second insulating layers on the substrate. The second insulating layer is selectively removed to form grooves therein. Then, a metallic material layer is conformably formed. The metallic layer has grooves corresponding to the grooves of the second insulating layer. A flowable polymer is applied to the surface of the resultant structure to form a layer having a flat surface. The polymer layer and the metallic layer are sequentially ion-etched to expose the second insulating layer. Thus, the metallization structure constituted by the remaining metallic layer and the second insulating layer is formed to have a flat surface.

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