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Method for forming via hole in multiple metal layers of semiconductor device

US5372971A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 1, 1992
Grant dateDec 13, 1994
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Expiry dateOct 1, 2012

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76838
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a via hole in multiple metal layers of the semiconductor device is disclosed. In a via hole forming process of the semiconductor device, a barrier layer is formed beneath the photoresistive layer. Accordingly, the polymer residue formed on the metal-layer pattern and side wall of the via hole is prevented during the plasma etching process.

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