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Multi-layered metal line of semiconductor device for preventing diffusion between metal lines and method for forming the same

US7872351B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2009
Grant dateJan 18, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2029

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

Abstract

A multi-layered metal line of a semiconductor device includes a semiconductor substrate; a lower metal line formed on the semiconductor substrate and recessed on a surface thereof; an insulation layer formed on the semiconductor substrate including the lower metal line and having a damascene pattern for exposing a recessed portion of the lower metal line and for delimiting an upper metal line forming region; a glue layer formed on a surface of the recessed portion of the lower metal line; a first diffusion barrier formed on the glue layer to fill the recessed portion of the lower metal line; a second diffusion barrier formed on the glue layer and the first diffusion barrier; a third diffusion barrier formed on the second diffusion barrier and a surface of the damascene pattern; and an upper metal line formed on the third diffusion barrier to fill the damascene pattern.

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