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Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof

US8871639B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 4, 2013
Grant dateOct 28, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 13, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P80/30
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Semiconductor devices and methods of manufacture thereof are disclosed. In one embodiment, a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes providing a workpiece including an insulating material layer disposed thereon. The insulating material layer includes a trench formed therein. The method includes forming a barrier layer on the sidewalls of the trench using a surface modification process and a surface treatment process.

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