Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A semiconductor device having a bonding pad for connecting lead wires, comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a metal silicide film formed in a portion corresponding to said bonding pad on said semiconductor substrate, a silicon dioxide film formed on said semiconductor substrate and containing elements selected from the group consisting of phosphorus and boron, said silicon dioxide film having an opening in a portion corresponding to said bonding pad, a metal nitride film formed on said metal silicide film and adhered to said metal silicide film, and an aluminum film formed on said metal nitride film and serving as said bonding pad.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A semiconductor device having a bonding pad for connecting lead wires, comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a metal silicide film formed in a portion corresponding to said bonding pad on said semiconductor substrate, a silicon dioxide film formed on said semiconductor substrate and containing elements selected from the group consisting of phosphorus and boron, said silicon dioxide film having an opening in a portion corresponding to said bonding pad, a metal nitride film formed on said metal silicide film and adhered to said metal silicide film, and an aluminum film formed on said metal nitride film and serving as said bonding pad.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
26 words
The semiconductor device according to claim 1, wherein said metal silicide film comprises a tungsten silicide film, and said nitride film comprises a titanium nitride film.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The semiconductor device according to claim 2, which further comprises a polycrystalline silicon film formed under said metal silicide film.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
41 words
The semiconductor device according to claim 3, which further comprises a field oxide film formed on the upper surface of said semiconductor substrate, and wherein said silicon dioxide film and said metal silicide film are formed on the field oxide film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
49 words
The semiconductor device according to claim 4, which further comprises an insulating protective film formed on said silicon dioxide film, and wherein said insulating protective film has an opening in a position corresponding to the bonding pad and said aluminum film is exposed to the exterior through the opening.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
124 words
A semiconductor device having a bonding pad for connecting lead wires, comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a metal silicide film formed on a portion of said semiconductor substrate corresponding to the location of said bonding pad; a silicon dioxide film formed on said semiconductor substrate and containing elements selected from the group consisting of phosphorus and boron, said silicon dioxide film having an opening corresponding to the location of said bonding pad, a metal nitride film formed on and adhered to said metal silicide film, and an aluminum film formed on said metal nitride film and serving as said bonding pad, said metal nitride film also being arranged between and preventing contact of any overlapping portions of said silicon dioxide film and said aluminum film.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
124 words
A semiconductor device having a bonding pad for connecting lead wires, comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a metal silicide film formed on a portion of said semiconductor substrate corresponding to the location of said bonding pad; a silicon dioxide film formed on said semiconductor substrate and containing elements selected from the group consisting of phosphorus and boron, said silicon dioxide film having an opening corresponding to the location of said bonding pad, a metal nitride film formed on and adhered to said metal silicide film, and an aluminum film formed on said metal nitride film and serving as said bonding pad, said metal nitride film also being arranged between and preventing contact of any overlapping portions of said silicon dioxide film and said aluminum film.