Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an encapsulated nanotube structure for protecting a semiconductor device formed on an electrical structure, from an external factor. SOLUTION: A semiconductor device includes a conductive nanotube formed on a first conductive member, so that a first gap exists between a lower side of the conductive nanotube and an upper side of the first conductive member. A second insulating layer is formed on the conductive nanotube. A second gap exists between the upper side of the conductive nanotube and a first part of the second insulating layer. A first via opening and a second via opening are respectively passed through the second insulating layer and extended into the second gap. COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices having air gap spacers that are formed as part of BEOL or MOL layers of the semiconductor devices are provided, as well as methods for fabricating such air gap spacers. For example, a method comprises forming a first metallic structure and a second metallic structure on a substrate, wherein the first and second metallic structures are disposed adjacent to each other with insulating material disposed between the first and second metallic structures. The insulating material is etched to form a space between the first and second metallic structures. A layer of dielectric material is deposited over the first and second metallic structures using a pinch-off deposition process to form an air gap in the space between the first and second metallic structures, wherein a portion of the air gap extends above an upper surface of at least one of the first metallic structure and the second metallic structure.