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Process of making dual damascene structures using a sacrificial polymer

US6642138B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 29, 2002
Grant dateNov 4, 2003
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Expiry dateMar 29, 2022

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided to deposit and pattern a sacrificial polymer, and form metal layers. A double hard mask is used to pattern and etch the sacrificial polymer. The double hard mask may be formed at temperatures below 400° C. The sacrificial polymer is capable of being decomposed to become air gaps during annealing.

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