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Simultaneous multiple level interconnection process

US4840923A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 1988
Grant dateJun 20, 1989
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/164
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system of establishing a conductive via path between spaced interlevel conductors. Successive layers of metallization separated by a dielectric are built. The vias are opened in one step to eliminate interlevel mashing. The system employs annular pads at locations where contact may be established to another wiring level. The vias are self-aligned and taper from top metal to first level contact. The system is applicable both chip-wise and carrier-wise.

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