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Structure and method for hybrid tungsten copper metal contact

US7629264B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2008
Grant dateDec 8, 2009
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2028

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

Abstract

The present invention in one embodiment provides a method of forming an interconnect comprising, providing a interlevel dielectric layer atop a substrate, the interlevel dielectric layer including at least one tungsten (W) stud extending from an upper surface of the interlevel dielectric to the substrate; recessing an upper surface of the at least one tungsten (W) stud below the upper surface of the interlevel dielectric to provide at least one recessed tungsten (W) stud; forming a first low-k dielectric layer atop the upper surface of the interlevel dielectric layer and the at least one recessed tungsten (W) stud; forming a opening through the first low-k dielectric layer to expose an upper surface of the at least one recessed tungsten stud; and filling the opening with copper (Cu).

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