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Methods and layers for metallization

US8736055B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 1, 2012
Grant dateMay 27, 2014
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Expiry dateAug 9, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

One aspect of the present invention is a method of making an electronic device. According to one embodiment, the method comprises depositing a cap layer containing at least one dopant onto a gapfill metal and annealing so that the at least one dopant migrates to grain boundaries and/or interfaces of the gapfill metal. Another aspect of the present invention is an electronic device.

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