Abstract:
A method for forming an interconnect structure. A substrate is provided with a low-k dielectric layer thereon. At least one conductive feature is then formed in the low-k dielectric layer. A cap layer is formed overlying the low-k dielectric layer, and the conductive feature and the low-k dielectric layer is then subjected to an energy source to reduce a dielectric constant thereof.
Abstract:
A semiconductor method of manufacturing involving porous and/or carbon containing, low-k dielectrics is provided. The method includes forming a hydrocarbon of the general composition CxHy on the surface of the low-k dielectric. The hydrocarbon layer includes depositing a precursor material, preferably C2H4 or (CH3)2CHC6H6CH3. In accordance with embodiments of this invention, carbon diffuses into the low-k dielectric, thereby reducing carbon depletion damage caused by plasma processing or etching. Surface dielectric pores damaged by plasma processing are also repaired by sealing them with the CXHY layer. Embodiments include semiconductor devices, such as devices having damascene interconnect structures, manufacturing using methods provided.
Abstract translation:提供了涉及含有多孔和/或碳的低k电介质的半导体制造方法。 该方法包括在低k电介质的表面上形成总体组成为C u> H sub>的烃。 烃层包括沉积前体材料,优选C 2 H 4 H 3或(CH 3 CH 3)2 CH 3, 6> 6 6> 6 3> 3。 根据本发明的实施例,碳扩散到低k电介质中,从而减少由等离子体处理或蚀刻引起的碳损耗损伤。 通过等离子体处理损坏的表面电介质孔也通过用C sub> H sub>层密封来修复。 实施例包括半导体器件,例如具有镶嵌互连结构的器件,使用提供的方法的制造。
Abstract:
A driving circuit of a pixel of an active organic electro-luminescence device for driving an emitting device in the pixel of the active organic electro-luminescence device is provided. A voltage sensor is adapted for sensing the voltage of the emitting device and sending out the signal according to the voltage. A compensation unit is adapted for receiving the signal output from the voltage sensor. A compensating signal is sent to an emitting device driving unit for compensating the data signal input into the pixel of active organic electro-luminescence device so as to improve uniformity in the brightness of the active organic electro-luminescence device.
Abstract:
A method for improving a photolithographic patterning process to avoid undeveloped photoresist contamination in a semiconductor manufacturing process including providing a semiconductor wafer having a process surface including a first anisotropically etched opening extending through a semiconductor wafer thickness portion including an underlying dielectric insulating layer; blanket depositing a polymeric resinous layer over the semiconductor wafer process surface to include filling the first anisotropically etched opening; curing the polymeric resinous layer by exposing the polymeric resinous layer to at least one of thermal or photonic energy to initiate polymer cross linking; chemically mechanically polishing (CMP) the polymeric resinous layer to substantially remove the polymeric resinous layer thickness above the process surface; and, forming a photolithographically patterned photoresist layer over the process surface for forming a second anisotropically etched opening overlying and encompassing the first anisotropically etched opening.
Abstract:
The present invention is a method of capping with a high compressive stress oxide, a boron phospho-silicate glass (BPSG) interlayer dielectric (ILD) gapfill that has been deposited on a topographic silicon substrate, in order to eliminate the formation of cracks in subsequently deposited silicon nitride (SiN) layers, other subsequently deposited high tensile stress layers and cracks that result from other post-BPSG deposition high temperature processes.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices, methods of manufacture thereof, and methods of forming conductive features thereof are disclosed. A semiconductor device includes an insulating material layer disposed over a workpiece. The insulating material layer includes a silicon-containing material comprising about 13% or greater of carbon (C). A conductive feature is disposed within the insulating material layer. The conductive feature includes a capping layer disposed on a top surface thereof.
Abstract:
A method includes forming a hard mask over a low-k dielectric layer, and patterning the hard mask to form an opening. A stress tuning layer is formed over the low-k dielectric layer and in physical contact with the hard mask. The stress tuning layer has an inherent stress, wherein the inherent stress is a near-zero stress or a tensile stress. The low-k dielectric layer is etched to form a trench aligned to the opening, wherein the step of etching is performed using the hard mask as an etching mask.
Abstract:
A method for forming an integrated circuit includes forming a low-k dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate, etching the low-k dielectric layer to form an opening, forming a dielectric barrier layer covering at least sidewalls of the opening, performing a treatment to improve a wetting ability of the dielectric barrier layer, and filling the opening with a conductive material, wherein the conductive material is in contact with the dielectric barrier layer.
Abstract:
A system and method for a low-k dielectric layer are provided. A preferred embodiment comprises forming a matrix and forming a porogen within the matrix. The porogen comprises an organic ring structure with fewer than fifteen carbons and a large percentage of single bonds. Additionally, the porogen may have a viscosity greater than 1.3 and a Reynolds numbers less than 0.5.
Abstract:
In the formation of an interconnect structure, a metal feature is formed in a dielectric layer. An etch stop layer (ESL) is formed over the metal feature and the dielectric layer using a precursor and a carbon-source gas including carbon as precursors. The carbon-source gas is free from carbon dioxide (CO2). The precursor is selected from the group consisting essentially of 1-methylsilane (1MS), 2-methylsilane (2MS), 3-methylsilane (3MS), 4-methylsilane (4MS), and combinations thereof.