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Method for improving package bonding between multi-level interconnection lines and low K inter-metal dielectric

US6599823B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 2000
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 26, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/14
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for improving package bonding between multi-level interconnection lines and low K inter-metal dielectric is provided. The present invention includes the steps of forming a trench between each pair of interconnection lines on one level of multi-level interconnection lines, and then filling the trench with an oxide dielectric material, instead of the low K inter-metal dielectric having a K value smaller than 3 filled therein before the trench formation. Since the oxide dielectric material has a K value higher than the low K inter-metal dielectric, the oxide dielectric is hard enough to resist the force of the package bonding. Accordingly, the relibility of bondability between the multi-level interconnection lines and the low K inter-metal dielectric is enhanced.

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