Method for forming a contact VIA
US4962414A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 8, 1989 |
| Grant date | Oct 9, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 8, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S257/915
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method for forming a connection between two levels in a semiconductor structure includes first forming a VIA (14) through an insulating layer (12) to an underlying structure (10). Sidewall spacers (22) and (24) are formed on the vertical walls of the VIA (14). The spacers (22) and (24) have tapered surfaces. A barrier layer (30) is then formed over the bottom surface of the VIA followed by CVD deposition of a conductive layer (32) of WSi.sub.2 to provide a conformal conductive layer. An aluminum layer (38) is then deposited by physical vapor deposition techniques with the descending portions of layer (32) providing a conductive connection between the aluminum layer (38) and the lower structure (10) in the VIA (14).
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