Abstract:
The present invention provides a multiphase, ultra low k film exhibiting improved elastic modulus and hardness, and various methods for forming the same. The multiphase, ultra low k dielectric film includes atoms of Si, C, O and H, represented by (104), (103), (102) and (101) respectively, has a dielectric constant of about 2.4 or less, nanosized pores or voids, an elastic modulus of about 5 or greater and a hardness of about 0.7 or greater. A preferred film includes atoms of Si, C, O and H, has a dielectric constant of about 2.2 or less, nanosized pores or voids, an elastic modulus of about 3 or greater and a hardness of about 0.3 or greater. These films consist of a first phase (100) of "host" matrix that is a random network of hydrogenated oxidize silicon carbon material (SiCOH), and a second phase (105) consisting essentially of C and H atoms.
Abstract:
A method for forming a ultralow dielectric constant layer with controlled biaxial stress is described incorporating the steps of forming a layer containing Si, C, O and H by one of PECVD and spin-on coating and curing the film in an environment containing very low concentrations of oxygen and water each less than 10 ppm. A material is also described by using the method with a dielectric constant of not more than 2.8. The invention overcomes the problem of forming films with low biaxial stress less than 46 MPa.
Abstract:
The diameter of carbon nanotubes grown by chemical vapor deposition is controlled independent of the catalyst size by controlling the residence time of reactive gases in the reactor.
Abstract:
An interconnect structure is provided that includes a dielectric material (52) having a dielectric constant of 4.0 or less and including a plurality of conductive features (56) embedded therein. The dielectric material (52) has an upper surface that is located beneath an upper surface of each of the plurality of conductive features (56). A first dielectric cap (58) is located on the upper surface of the dielectric material (52) and extends onto at least a portion of the upper surface of each of the plurality of conductive features (56). As shown, the first dielectric cap (58) forms an interface (59) with each of the plurality of conductive features (56) that is opposite to an electrical field that is generated by neighboring conductive features. The inventive structure also includes a second dielectric cap (60) located on an exposed portion of the upper surface of each of the plurality of conductive features (56) not covered with the first dielectric cap (58). The second dielectric cap (60) further covers on an exposed surface of the first dielectric cap (58).
Abstract:
The invention addresses the problem of creating a high-speed, high-efficiency photodetector that is compatible with Si CMOS technology. The structure consists of a Ge absorbing layer on a thin SOI substrate, and utilizes isolation regions, alternating n-and p-type contacts, and low-resistance surface electrodes. The device achieves high bandwidth by utilizing a buried insulating layer to isolate carriers generated in the underlying substrate, high quantum efficiency over a broad spectrum by utilizing a Ge absorbing layer, low voltage operation by utilizing thin a absorbing layer and narrow electrode spacings, and compatibility with CMOS devices by virtue of its planar structure and use of a group IV absorbing material. The method for fabricating the photodetector uses direct growth of Ge on thin SOI or an epitaxial oxide, and subsequent thermal annealing to achieve a high-quality absorbing layer. This method limits the amount of Si available for interdiffusion, thereby allowing the Ge layer to be annealed without causing substantial dilution of the Ge layer by the underlying Si.
Abstract:
A method to obtain thin (less than 300 nm) strain-relaxed Si1-xGex buffer layers on Si or silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrates. These buffer layers have a homogeneous distribution of misfit dislocations that relieve the strain, remarkably smooth surfaces, and a low threading dislocation (TD) density, i.e. less than 10 cm . The approach begins with the growth of a pseudomorphic or nearlypseudomorphic Si1-xGex layer, i.e., a layer that is free of misfit dislocations, which is then implanted with He or other light elements and subsequently annealed to achieve the substantial strain relaxation. The very effective strain relaxation mechanism operatiing with this method is dislocation nucleation at He-inducedplatelets (not bubbles) that lie below the Si/Si1-xGex interface, parallel to the Si(001) surface.
Abstract translation:在Si或绝缘体上硅(SOI)衬底上获得薄(小于300nm)应变弛豫Si1-xGex缓冲层的方法。 这些缓冲层具有失配位错的均匀分布,其缓解了应变,表面光滑平滑,以及低穿透位错(TD)密度,即小于10 6 cm 2。 该方法开始于伪晶体或近似假晶Si1-xGex层的生长,即,不具有失配位错的层,然后将其注入He或其它轻元素,随后退火以实现实质的应变弛豫。 用这种方法操作的非常有效的应变松弛机理是位于Si(001)表面Si / Si1-xGex界面以下的He诱导的电镀层(不是气泡)的位错成核。
Abstract:
A low dielectric constant, thermally stable hydrogenated oxidized silicon carbon film (38, 44) which can be used as an interconnect dielectric in IC chips is disclosed. Also disclosed is a method for fabricating a thermally stable hydrogenated oxidized silicon carbon low dielectric constant film utilizing a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition technique. Electronic devices containing insulating layers of thermally stable hydrogenated oxidized silicon carbon low dielectric constant materials that are prepared by the method are further disclosed. To enable the fabrication of thermally stable hydrogenated oxidized silicon carbon low dielectric constant film (38, 44), specific precursor materials having a ring structure are preferred.
Abstract:
A method to obtain thin (less than 300 nm) strain-relaxed Si1-xGex buffer layers on Si or silicon-on-insulator (SOI) substrates. These buffer layers have a homogeneous distribution of misfit dislocations that relieve the strain, remarkably smooth surfaces, and a low threading dislocation (TD) density, i.e. less than 10 cm . The approach begins with the growth of a pseudomorphic or nearly pseudomorphic Si1-xGex layer, i.e., a layer that is free of misfit dislocations, which is then implanted with He or other light elements and subsequently annealed to achieve the substantial strain relaxation. The very effective strain relaxation mechanism operating with this method is dislocation nucleation at He-induced platelets (not bubbles) that lie below the Si/Si1-xGex interface, parallel to the Si(001) surface.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a multiphase, ultra low k film which exhibits improved elastic modulus and hardness as well as various methods for forming the same. The multiphase, ultra low k dielectric film includes atoms of Si, C, 0 and H, has a dielectric constant of about 2.4 or less, nanosized pores or voids, an elastic modulus of about 5 or greater and a hardness of about 0.7 or greater. A preferred multiphase, ultra low k dielectric film includes atoms of Si, C, 0 and H, has a dielectric constant of about 2.2 or less, nanosized pores or voids, an elastic modulus of about 3 or greater and a hardness of about 0.3 or greater.