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Method of forming a wiring having carbon nanotube

US7877865B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 29, 2009
Grant dateFeb 1, 2011
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Expiry dateJul 21, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49155
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

In a method of forming a wiring having a carbon nanotube, a lower wiring is formed on a substrate, and a catalyst layer is formed on the lower wiring. An insulating interlayer is formed on the substrate to cover the catalyst layer, and an opening is formed through the insulating interlayer to expose an upper face of the catalyst layer. A carbon nanotube wiring is formed in the opening, and an upper wiring is formed on the carbon nanotube wiring and the insulating interlayer to be electrically connected to the carbon nanotube wiring. A thermal stress is generated between the carbon nanotube wiring and the upper wiring to produce a dielectric breakdown of a native oxide layer formed on a surface of the carbon nanotube wiring. A wiring having a reduced electrical resistance between the carbon nanotube wiring and the upper wiring may be obtained.

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