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Self-patterning of photo-active dielectric materials for interconnect isolation

US7012022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 30, 2003
Grant dateMar 14, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 14, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/09701
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In accordance with the objectives of the invention a new method is provided for the creation of an interconnect pattern. The invention provides for a layer of Photo-Active Dielectric (PAD) to be used for the insulation material in which the interconnect pattern is created, this without the use of an overlying exposure mask of photoresist.

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