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Method of fabricating integrated circuit interconnection employing tungsten/aluminum layers

US5840625A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 4, 1996
Grant dateNov 24, 1998
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Expiry dateOct 4, 2016

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

Abstract

An improved integrated circuit interconnection for interconnecting at least two conductive regions within an integrated circuit, and method for producing the same. The interconnection includes a tungsten layer and a barrier layer to provide a low contact resistance within the interconnection and between the conductive regions and the interconnection. The interconnection also includes an aluminum layer for providing a low sheet resistance in the current path between the two conductive regions. Thus the invention combines the advantages of an all tungsten interconnection with those of a tungsten capsuled aluminum interconnection.

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