Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Coating with electrically or thermally conductive material – To form ohmic contact to semiconductive material
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-29
2007-05-29
Smith, Zandra V. (Department: 2822)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Coating with electrically or thermally conductive material
To form ohmic contact to semiconductive material
C438S618000, C438S675000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10836297
ABSTRACT:
A multi-layer semiconductor device including copper interconnects with improved interlayer adhesion and a method for forming the same, the method including providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a dielectric insulating layer comprising copper containing interconnects the dielectric insulating layer and copper containing interconnects comprising an exposed surface; forming a first capping layer on the exposed surface; providing a treatment on the first capping layer to increase interface adhesion between the capping layer and the dielectric insulating layer; and, forming a second capping layer on the first capping layer.
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Bao Tien-I
Jang Syun-Ming
Lin Keng-Chu
Perkins Pamela E
Smith Zandra V.
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd
Tung & Associates
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