Plasma processes for depositing low dielectric constant films

Details Plasma processes for depositing low dielectric constant films Plasma processes for depositing low dielectric constant films

2005-08-16

2005-08-16

Le, Thao P. (Department: 2818)

Semiconductor device manufacturing: process

Coating of substrate containing semiconductor region or of...

Insulative material deposited upon semiconductive substrate

C438S790000, C438S780000

Reexamination Certificate

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06930061

ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for depositing a low dielectric constant film by reaction of an organosilicon compound and an oxidizing gas at a constant RF power level from about 10 W to about 200 W or a pulsed RF power level from about 20 W to about 500 W. Dissociation of the oxidizing gas can be increased prior to mixing with the organosilicon compound, preferably within a separate microwave chamber, to assist in controlling the carbon content of the deposited film. The oxidized organosilane or organosiloxane film has good barrier properties for use as a liner or cap layer adjacent other dielectric layers. The oxidized organosilane or organosiloxane film may also be used as an etch stop and an intermetal dielectric layer for fabricating dual damascene structures. The oxidized organosilane or organosiloxane films also provide excellent adhesion between different dielectric layers. A preferred oxidized organosilane film is produced by reaction of methylsilane, CH3SiH3, dimethylsilane, (CH3)2SiH2, or 1,1,3,3-tetramethyl-disiloxane, (CH3)2—SiH—O—SiH—(CH3)2, and nitrous oxide, N2O, at a constant RF power level from about 10 W to about 150 W, or a pulsed RF power level from about 20 W to about 250 W during 10% to 30% of the duty cycle.

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