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Ammonia-based plasma treatment for metal fill in narrow features

US8551880B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2008
Grant dateOct 8, 2013
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Expiry dateOct 31, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76828
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A substrate is provided having a patterned dielectric layer disposed thereon. A trench is formed in the dielectric layer. The surfaces of the trench are treated with an ammonia-based plasma process. A metal layer is then formed in the trench.

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