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Structure of porous low-k layer and interconnect structure

US8350246B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 2, 2011
Grant dateJan 8, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 2, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/24992
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A structure of a porous low-k layer is described, comprising a bottom portion and a body portion of the same atomic composition, wherein the body portion is located on the bottom portion, and the bottom portion has a density higher than the density of the body portion. An interconnect structure is also described, including the above porous low-k layer, and a conductive layer filling up a damascene opening in the porous low-k layer.

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