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Method to selectively grow phase change material inside a via hole

US8623734B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 1, 2011
Grant dateJan 7, 2014
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/31144
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An example embodiment is a method for filling a via hole with phase change material. The method steps include forming a bottom electrode in a substrate, depositing a dielectric layer above the bottom electrode, and forming a via hole within the dielectric layer down to a top surface of the bottom electrode. The substrate is heated to a reaction temperature and a first phase change material precursor is deposited within the via hole. The first precursor is configured to decompose on the top surface of the bottom electrode and chemisorb on a top surface of the dielectric layer at the reaction temperature. A second precursor is deposited within the via hole after the first precursor at least partially decomposes on the top surface of the bottom electrode.

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