Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating
Reexamination Certificate
2007-03-13
2007-03-13
Vu, David (Department: 2818)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
C205S123000
Reexamination Certificate
active
10217618
ABSTRACT:
A method for forming a metallization layer. A first layer is formed outwardly from a semiconductor substrate. Contact vias are formed through the first layer to the semiconductor substrate. A second layer is formed outwardly from the first layer. Portions of the second layer are selectively removed such that the remaining portion of the second layer defines the layout of the metallization layer and the contact vias. The first and second layers are electroplated by applying a bi-polar modulated voltage having a positive duty cycle and a negative duty cycle to the layers in a solution containing metal ions. The voltage and surface potentials are selected such that the metal ions are deposited on the remaining portions of the second layer. Further, metal ions deposited on the first layer during a positive duty cycle are removed from the first layer during a negative duty cycle. Finally, exposed portions of the first layer are selectively removed.
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Sandhu Gurtej Singh
Yu Chris Chang
Micro)n Technology, Inc.
Schwegman Lundberg Woessner & Kluth P.A.
Vu David
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