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Barrier layer structure for copper metallization and method of forming the structure

US6562715B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 9, 2000
Grant dateMay 13, 2003
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Expiry dateDec 31, 2020

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2221/1089
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A barrier layer structure and a method of forming the structure. The barrier layer structure comprises a bilayer, with a first layer formed by chemical vapor deposition and a second layer formed by physical vapor deposition. The first barrier layer comprises a metal or a metal nitride and the second barrier layer comprises a metal or a metal nitride. The barrier bilayer is applicable to copper metallization.

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