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Method for forming metal lines by sputtering

US5660696A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1996
Grant dateAug 26, 1997
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2016

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01J2237/2001
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A method of forming metal lines such as titanium and aluminum on a semiconductor wafer by sputtering at a high temperature, preferably in the range of approximately 500.degree. C. to 800.degree. C. This method decreases the contact resistance between the layers while reducing the number of processing steps.

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