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Cobalt interconnects covered by a metal cap

US9799555B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateJun 7, 2016
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 7, 2036

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/53266
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Interconnects for a chip and methods of forming such interconnects. An opening is formed in a dielectric layer and a contact is formed in the opening. A metal cap is formed on a top surface of the contact. The contact is comprised of cobalt, and the metal cap covers the top surface of the contact.

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