Abstract:
A novel high performance and reliable interconnection structure for preventing via delamination. The interconnection structure of the present invention comprises a via connection (212) which extends into and undercuts an underlying interconnection line (202) to lock the via connection (212) into the interconnection line (202).
Abstract:
The controlled modification of an antifuse programming voltage is described. In one example, an antifuse circuit is formed on a substrate, including a gate area of the antifuse circuit. A molecule is implanted into the gate area to damage the structure of the gate area. Electrodes are formed over the gate areas to connect the antifuse circuit to other components.
Abstract:
Integrated circuit interconnect structure compatible with single damascene techniques and that includes a non-copper via comprising metal(s) of low resistivity that can be deposited at low temperature in a manner that also ensures good adhesion. Metal(s) suitable for the non-copper via may have BCC crystallinity that can advantageously template favorable crystallinity within a diffusion barrier of the upper-level interconnect feature, further reducing electrical resistance of an interconnect structure.
Abstract:
The controlled modification of an antifuse programming voltage is described. In one example, an antifuse circuit is formed on a substrate, including a gate area of the antifuse circuit. A molecule is implanted into the gate area to damage the structure of the gate area. Electrodes are formed over the gate areas to connect the antifuse circuit to other components.
Abstract:
A method of forming a novel high density interconnection structure. According to the present invention, first an insulating layer (206) is formed over a semiconductor substrate. The first insulating layer is then planarized. Next, a second insulating layer (212) is formed above the first planarized insulating layer. An opening is then etched through the first and second insulating layers. A conductive material (226) is then deposited into the opening and onto the top surface of the second insulating layer. Next, the conductive material is polished back from the second insulating layer so as to form a conductively filled opening which is substantially planar with the second insulating layer.
Abstract:
A metal stack (35) for use in an integrated circuit demonstrating improved electromigration properties. A base layer (31) of approximately 185Å of titanium is formed on an ILD followed by the formation of the bulk conductor layer (32) such as an aluminum-copper alloy layer. A capping layer (33) of approximately 185Å of titanium is formed on the bulk conductor layer (32). Finally, an antireflective coating (ARC) (34) of titanium nitride is formed on the capping layer (33).