Dual damascence process utilizing teos-based silicon oxide cap layer having reduced carbon content
US7378343B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 17, 2005 |
| Grant date | May 27, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01L21/76829
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A dual damascene process starts with providing a substrate having thereon a base layer, a lower copper wiring inlaid into the base layer, and a lower cap layer covering the inlaid lower copper wiring. A dielectric layer is deposited on the lower cap layer. A TEOS-based oxide cap layer is deposited on the dielectric layer. The TEOS-based oxide cap layer has a carbon content lower than 1×1019 atoms/cm3. A metal hard mask is deposited on the TEOS-based oxide cap layer. A trench recess is etched into the metal hard mask and the TEOS-based oxide cap layer. A partial via feature is then etched into the TEOS-based oxide cap layer and the dielectric layer through the trench recess. The trench recess and partial via feature are etch transferred into the underlying dielectric layer, thereby forming a dual damascene opening, which exposes a portion of the lower copper wiring.
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