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Method of forming copper dual damascene structure

US6326306A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 15, 2001
Grant dateDec 4, 2001
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76879
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a copper dual damascene structure is disclosed. The method comprises forming copper lead lines and copper contacts simultaneously and selectively depositing tungsten layers on silicide layers formed on the active regions to complete the copper dual damascene structure and avoid the diffusion of copper into the active regions.

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