Abstract:
A conductive structure in an integrated circuit (12), and a method of forming the structure, is provided that includes a polysilicon layer (30), a thin layer containing titanium over the polysilicon, a tungsten nitride layer (34) over the titanium-containing layer and a tungsten layer over the tungsten nitride layer. The structure also includes a silicon nitride interfacial region (38) between the polysilicon layer and the titanium-containing layer. The structure withstands high-temperature processing without substantial formation of metal silicides in the polysilicon layer (30) and the tungsten layer (32), and provides low interface resistance between the tungsten layer and the polysilicon layer.
Abstract:
A conductive structure in an integrated circuit ( 12 ), and a method of forming the structure, is provided that includes a polysilicon layer ( 30 ), a thin layer containing titanium over the polysilicon, a tungsten nitride layer ( 34 ) over the titanium-containing layer and a tungsten layer over the tungsten nitride layer. The structure also includes a silicon nitride interfacial region ( 38 ) between the polysilicon layer and the titanium-containing layer. The structure withstands high-temperature processing without substantial formation of metal silicides in the polysilicon layer ( 30 ) and the tungsten layer ( 32 ), and provides low interface resistance between the tungsten layer and the polysilicon layer.
Abstract:
An apparatus (110) and method for depositing material on a semiconductor wafer with non-planar structures (114). The wafer (114) is positioned in a chamber (111), and reactive gases (132) are introduced into the chamber (111). The gases (132) and wafer (114) are heated, wherein the gas (132) temperature in the process chamber (111) and in the vicinity of the wafer (114) surface is lower than the temperature of the wafer (114) surface. A material is deposited on the wafer (114) surface using chemical vapor deposition. A gas cooler may be utilized to lower the temperature of the reactive gases (132) while the wafer (114) is heated.
Abstract:
A method and structure for increasing the area and capacitance of both trench and planar integrated circuit capacitors uses Si nodules deposited on a thin dielectric seeding layer that is absorbed during subsequent thermal processing, thereby avoiding a high resistance layer in the capacitor.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices having deep trenches with fill material therein having low resistivity are provided along with methods of fabricating such semiconductor devices.
Abstract:
A conductive structure in an integrated circuit ( 12 ), and a method of forming the structure, is provided that includes a polysilicon layer ( 30 ), a thin layer containing titanium over the polysilicon, a tungsten nitride layer ( 34 ) over the titanium-containing layer and a tungsten layer over the tungsten nitride layer. The structure also includes a silicon nitride interfacial region ( 38 ) between the polysilicon layer and the titanium-containing layer. The structure withstands high-temperature processing without substantial formation of metal silicides in the polysilicon layer ( 30 ) and the tungsten layer ( 32 ), and provides low interface resistance between the tungsten layer and the polysilicon layer.
Abstract:
PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a method and structure of manufacturing a stable silicon nodule that can be used for increasing the area of a flat capacitor electrode. SOLUTION: A method and structure of increasing the area of a trench and a flat integrated circuit capacitor and the capacitance use silicon nodules 105 adhered to a seed layer 20 comprising a thin dielectric. The seed layer is absorbed in the subsequent heat treatment to eliminate the high resistance layer of the capacitor. COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI
Abstract:
Methods forming a trench region of a trench capacitor structure having increase surface area are provided. One method includes the steps of forming a discontinuous polysilicon layer (43) on exposed walls of a lower trench region, the discontinuous polysilicon layer having gaps (44) therein which expose portions of said substrate; oxidizing the lower trench region such that the exposed portions of said substrate provided by the gaps in the discontinuous polysilicon layer are oxidized into oxide material which forms a smooth and wavy layer with the discontinuous polysilicon layer; and etching said oxide material so as to form smooth hemispherical grooves (46) on the walls of the trench region.
Abstract:
A process for fabricating a single-sided semiconductor deep trench structure filled with polysilicon trench fill material includes the following steps. Form a thin film, silicon nitride, barrier layer over the trench fill material. Deposit a thin film of an amorphous silicon masking layer over the barrier layer. Perform an angled implant into portions of the amorphous silicon masking layer which are not in the shadow of the deep trench. Strip the undoped portions of the amorphous silicon masking layer from the deep trench. Then strip the newly exposed portions of barrier layer exposing a part of the trench fill polysilicon surface and leaving the doped, remainder of the amorphous silicon masking layer exposed. Counterdope the exposed part of the trench fill material. Oxidize exposed portions of the polysilicon trench fill material, and then strip the remainder of the masking layer.