Abstract:
A method of forming a semiconductor structure comprises providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a layer of a dielectric material (210). A recess is provided in the layer of dielectric material. The recess is filled with a material comprising silver (216), possibly encapsulated by rhodium (214), (217).
Abstract:
By forming an aluminum nitride layer (106) by a self-limiting process sequence, the interface characteristics of a copper-based metallization layer may be significantly enhanced while nevertheless maintaining the overall permittivity of the layer stack at a lower level.
Abstract:
A method of forming a semiconductor structure comprises providing a semiconductor substrate comprising a layer of a dielectric material (210). A recess is provided in the layer of dielectric material. The recess is filled with a material comprising silver (216), possibly encapsulated by rhodium (214), (217).
Abstract:
By incorporating an atomic species of increased covalent radius, which may at least partially substitute germanium, a highly efficient strain mechanism may be provided, in which the risk of stress relief due to germanium conglomeration and lattice defects may be reduced. The atomic species of increased radius, such as tin, may be readily incorporated by epitaxial growth techniques on the basis of tin hydride.