Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a process for direct electroplating of copper on a platable layer which is not copper. SOLUTION: This process for forming an interconnection in a semiconductor structure comprises a step for forming a dielectric layer on a substrate, a step for forming a first barrier layer on the dielectric layer, and a step for forming a second barrier layer on the first barrier layer. The second barrier layer is selected from a group including ruthenium, platinum, palladium, rhodium and iridium. The second barrier layer is formed by a process including a step for manipulating so that bulk concentration of oxygen in the second barrier layer becomes 20 atm.% or less, and a step for forming a conductive layer on the second barrier layer. This process further can include a step for treating the second barrier to decrease the amount of an oxide on the surface of the second barrier layer. COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT
Abstract:
Improved chemically amplified negative tone microlithographic resist compositions and methods for the use thereof are disclosed. The compositions comprise, in admixture, a crosslinking agent, a polymeric binder, and a compound that generates acid upon exposure of the resist composition to imaging radiation. The invention is particularly related to compositions having a crosslinking agent which does not plasticize the polymeric binder or alternatively does not reduce the glass transition temperature thereof. This minimizes the diffusion of the acid component from exposed regions of the resist to unexposed regions, and helps maintain relief image dimensional control.
Abstract:
Improved chemically amplified negative tone microlithographic resist compositions and methods for the use thereof are disclosed. The compositions comprise, in admixture, a crosslinking agent, a polymeric binder, and a compound that generates acid upon exposure of the resist composition to imaging radiation. The invention is particularly related to compositions having a crosslinking agent which does not plasticize the polymeric binder or alternatively does not reduce the glass transition temperature thereof. This minimizes the diffusion of the acid component from exposed regions of the resist to unexposed regions, and helps maintain relief image dimensional control.