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Integrated circuit interconnect and method

US6358849B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateDec 21, 1999
Grant dateMar 19, 2002
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Expiry dateDec 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76867
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A dual inlaid interconnect fabrication method using a temporary filler in a via during trench etch and removal of the filler after trench etch. This provides via bottom protection during trench etch.

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