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Low dielectric constant films used as copper diffusion barrier

US6489030B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 14, 2000
Grant dateDec 3, 2002
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Expiry dateApr 14, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31663
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A microelectronic device having a cured polycarbosilane diffusion barrier is disclosed. A microelectronic device has a substrate, a dielectric layer on the substrate and metal filled vias formed through the dielectric layer. A covering of a cured polycarbosilane diffusion barrier is on the metal filled vias and the dielectric layer.

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