Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Coating selected area
Patent
1997-09-30
1999-12-14
Gorgos, Kathryn
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Coating selected area
205143, 205291, C25D 502, C25D 1706, C25D 712
Patent
active
06001234&
ABSTRACT:
Methods used in semiconductor electroplating systems, such as for plating copper, onto a semiconductor wafer or other semiconductor workpiece. The methods apply to patterned metal layers plated onto a seed layer which is partially protected by an overlying photoresist or other coating. The methods employ an electrode assembly which has a boot which seals about a contact face of the electrode. The sealing is performed by engaging the seal against photoresist to prevent corrosion of the seal layer. The area enclosed by the sealing includes a via which is surrounded by the seal. The electrode contact extends through the via to provide electrical contact with the metallic seed layer. Plating of copper or other metal proceeds at exposed seed layer areas.
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Batz, Jr. Robert W.
Berner Robert W.
Geyer Harry J.
Haugan Kenneth C.
Gorgos Kathryn
Leader William T.
Semitool Inc.
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