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Method for forming metal interconnects in a dielectric material

US8138082B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 26, 2007
Grant dateMar 20, 2012
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Expiry dateFeb 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76844
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A semiconductor device includes an interconnect having electrically conductive portions and a dielectric layer made of a first dielectric material. A trench is formed in the dielectric layer. The exposed portions of the dielectric layer which form the side walls of the trench are removed. A dielectric liner is then deposited on the side walls of the trench, the liner being made of a second dielectric material.

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