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Method for improving selectivity of electroless metal deposition

US7223694B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 10, 2003
Grant dateMay 29, 2007
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Expiry dateJun 10, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/288
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of depositing a metal cladding on conductors in a damascene process is described. The potential between, for instance, cobalt ions in electroless solution and the surface of an ILD between the conductors is adjusted so as to repel the metal from the ILD.

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