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Noble metal barrier and seed layer for semiconductors

US7459392B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 31, 2005
Grant dateDec 2, 2008
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Expiry dateDec 25, 2025

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76871
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A barrier and seed layer for a semiconductor damascene process is described. The seed layer is formed from a noble metal with an intermediate region between the barrier and noble metal layers to prevent oxidation of the barrier layer.

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