Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-05
2005-04-05
Hu, Shouxiang (Department: 2811)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Of specified material other than unalloyed aluminum
C257S751000, C257S762000, C257S773000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06876080
ABSTRACT:
The invention describes the application of copper damascene connectors to a double level metal process. A dual damascene copper connector whose upper surface is coplanar with the upper surface of the insulating layer in which it is embedded is described. Out-diffusion of copper from the connector is prevented by at least two barrier layers. One or two barrier layers are located at the interface between the connector and the insulating layer while another barrier layer comprises conductive material and covers the upper surface of the connector. When a second damascene connector is formed above the first connector the conductive barrier layer facilitates good contact between the two connectors. It also acts as an etch stop layer during the formation of the second connector. A process for manufacturing this structure is also described. It involves over-filling a trench in the surface of the insulator with copper and then removing the excess by chem.-mech. polishing.
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Chartered Semiconductor Manufacturing Ltd.
Hu Shouxiang
Pike Rosemary L. S.
Saile George O.
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