Abstract:
An array of through substrate vias (TSVs) is formed through a semiconductor substrate and a contact-via-level dielectric layer thereupon. A metal-wire-level dielectric layer and a line-level metal wiring structure embedded therein are formed directly on the contact-via-level dielectric layer. The line-level metal wiring structure includes cheesing holes that are filled with isolated portions of the metal-wire-level dielectric layer. In one embodiment, the entirety of the cheesing holes is located outside the area of the array of the TSVs to maximize the contact area between the TSVs and the line-level metal wiring structure. In another embodiment, a set of cheesing holes overlying an entirety of seams in the array of TSVs is formed to prevent trapping of any plating solution in the seams of the TSVs during plating to prevent corrosion of the TSVs at the seams.
Abstract:
A through substrate via includes an annular conductor layer at a periphery of a through substrate aperture, and a plug layer surrounded by the annular conductor layer. A method for fabricating the through substrate via includes forming a blind aperture within a substrate and successively forming and subsequently planarizing within the blind aperture a conformal conductor layer that does not fill the aperture and plug layer that does fill the aperture. The backside of the substrate may then be planarized to expose at least the planarized conformal conductor layer.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit structure forms a first opening in a substrate (100; Figure 1) and lines the first opening with a protective liner. (102) The method deposits a material into the first opening (104) and forms a protective material over the substrate. The protective material includes a process control mark and includes a second opening above, and aligned with, the first opening. (108) The method removes the material from the first opening through the second opening in the protective material. (110) The process control mark comprises a recess within the protective material that extends only partially through the protective material, such that portions of the substrate below the process control mark are not affected by the process of removing the material.
Abstract:
A method and semiconductor device. In the method, at least one partial via (26) is etched in a stacked structure and a border (32) is formed about the at least one partial via (26). The method further includes performing thick wiring using selective etching while continuing via etching to at least one etch stop layer (22).
Abstract:
A semiconductor structure and methods for forming the same. A semiconductor fabrication method includes steps of providing a structure. A structure incl udes (a) a dielectric layer, (b) a first electrically conductive region buried in the dielectric layer, wherein the first electrically conductive region comprises a first electrically conductive material, and (c) a second electrically conductive region buried in the dielectric layer, wherein the second electrically conductive region comprises a second electrically conductive material being different from the first electrically conductive material. The method further includes the steps of creating a first hole and a second hole in the dielectric layer resulting in the first and second electrically conductive regions being exposed to a surrounding ambient through the first and second holes, respectively. Then, the method further includes the steps of introducing a basic solvent to bottom walls and side walls of the first and second holes.
Abstract:
A method and semiconductor device. In the method, at least one partial via (26) is etched in a stacked structure and a border (32) is formed about the at least one partial via (26). The method further includes performing thick wiring using selective etching while continuing via etching to at least one etch stop layer (22).
Abstract:
Ein Verfahren zur Herstellung einer integrierten Schaltkreisstruktur bildet eine erste Öffnung in einem Substrat (100; 1) und liniert die erste Öffnung mit einer Schutzschicht. (102) Das Verfahren lagert Material in die erste Öffnung (104) ab und bildet ein Schutzmaterial über dem Substrat. Das Schutzmaterial enthält eine Prozess Kontrollmarkierung sowie eine zweite Öffnung oberhalb und ausgerichtet an der ersten Öffnung. (108) Das Verfahren entfernt das Material aus der ersten Öffnung durch die zweite Öffnung in dem Schutzmaterial. (110) Die Prozess-Kontrollmarkierung besteht aus einer Aussparung innerhalb des Schutzmaterials, die sich nur teilweise erstreckt durch das Schutzmaterial, so daß Teile des Substrats unter der Prozess Kontrollmarkierung nicht betroffen sind von dem Prozess des Entfernens des Materials.
Abstract:
A method of manufacturing an integrated circuit structure forms a first opening in a substrate (100; Figure 1) and lines the first opening with a protective liner. (102) The method deposits a material into the first opening (104) and forms a protective material over the substrate. The protective material includes a process control mark and includes a second opening above, and aligned with, the first opening. (108) The method removes the material from the first opening through the second opening in the protective material. (110) The process control mark comprises a recess within the protective material that extends only partially through the protective material, such that portions of the substrate below the process control mark are not affected by the process of removing the material.