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Via barrier layers continuous with metal line barrier layers at notched or dielectric mesa portions in metal lines

US7138714B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 11, 2005
Grant dateNov 21, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 11, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

The present invention provides an interconnect structure that includes a diffusion barrier which is positioned within the structure in a fashion that increases the reliability and lifetime of the interconnect structure.

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