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Submicron contact fill using a CVD TiN barrier and high temperature PVD aluminum alloy deposition

US7226858B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 6, 2005
Grant dateJun 5, 2007
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76877
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A submicron contact opening fill using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) TiN liner/barrier and a high temperature, e.g., greater than about 385° C., physical vapor deposition (PVD) aluminum alloy layer that substantially fills the submicron contact.

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