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Methods to fabricate large highly reflective metal reflector plates for applications in game chips or similar virtual image projection use
Assignee: GlobalFoundries Singapore Pte Ltd
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Filing: 1995-02-13
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Granted: 1996-03-05
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Expires: 2015-02-13
Abstract
Abstract A method, and resultant structure, for manufacturing large highly reflective metal reflector plates on an integrated circuit chip, for applications in game chips or similar virtual image projection systems, is described. A metal interconnection layer is formed above a semiconductor substrate, an intermetal dielectric layer is formed on the metal interconnection layer, and an opening is made through the intermetal dielectric layer to expose a portion of the metal interconnection layer. A first metal layer is formed on the intermetal dielectric layer and connecting to the metal interconnection layer through the opening. A second metal layer is formed on the first metal layer. A third metal layer is formed on the second metal layer. A highly reflective metal layer is formed on the third metal layer. The the first, second, third and highly reflective metal layers are patterned to form the highly reflective metal reflector plate. A passivation layer is formed over the highly reflective metal reflector plate and exposed surface of the intermetal dielectric layer. The passivation layer is etched above the highly reflective metal reflector plate to leave a portion of the passivation layer over the entire top surface of the highly reflective metal reflector plate. The portion of the passivation layer is removed with a wet etch, to expose the highly reflective metal reflector plate.
Inventors
- 👤 George Wong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 06:03
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W20/00; H10W20/40; H10W20/41; H10W20/425
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 17
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
An integrated circuit chip comprising: a memory cell and associated circuitry on and within said integrated circuit chip; a plurality of highly reflective surfaces formed on the surface of said integrated circuit chip wherein said reflective surfaces comprise: a first layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 1500 and 2000 Angstroms; a second layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 2000 and 5000 Angstroms, over said first layer of aluminum, having a grain size of between about 3 and 10 micrometers; a conductive layer over said second layer of aluminum, with a thickness of between about 400 and 800 Angstroms; a layer of pure aluminum over said layer of titanium, having a grain size of less than about 0.5 micrometers; and a plurality of I/O pads formed on the surface of said integrated circuit chip for I/O connections to said memory cell and associated circuitry.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
An integrated circuit chip comprising: a memory cell and associated circuitry on and within said integrated circuit chip; a plurality of highly reflective surfaces formed on the surface of said integrated circuit chip wherein said reflective surfaces comprise: a first layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 1500 and 2000 Angstroms; a second layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 2000 and 5000 Angstroms, over said first layer of aluminum, having a grain size of between about 3 and 10 micrometers; a conductive layer over said second layer of aluminum, with a thickness of between about 400 and 800 Angstroms; a layer of pure aluminum over said layer of titanium, having a grain size of less than about 0.5 micrometers; and a plurality of I/O pads formed on the surface of said integrated circuit chip for I/O connections to said memory cell and associated circuitry.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 1 wherein said conductive layer is titanium.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
14 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 1 wherein said conductive layer is titanium nitride.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
104 words
An integrated circuit chip, comprising: a memory cell and associated circuitry on and within said integrated circuit chip; a plurality of highly reflective surfaces formed on the surface of said integrated circuit chip, each of said highly reflective surfaces comprising: a first layer of aluminum connected to said memory cell and associated circuitry; a second layer of aluminum, over said first layer of aluminum, having a grain size of between about 3 and 10 micrometers; a conductive layer over said second layer of aluminum; and a layer of pure aluminum over said conductive layer, having a grain size of less than about 0.5 micrometers.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
104 words
An integrated circuit chip, comprising: a memory cell and associated circuitry on and within said integrated circuit chip; a plurality of highly reflective surfaces formed on the surface of said integrated circuit chip, each of said highly reflective surfaces comprising: a first layer of aluminum connected to said memory cell and associated circuitry; a second layer of aluminum, over said first layer of aluminum, having a grain size of between about 3 and 10 micrometers; a conductive layer over said second layer of aluminum; and a layer of pure aluminum over said conductive layer, having a grain size of less than about 0.5 micrometers.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 4 wherein said first layer of aluminum has a thickness of between about 1500 and 2000 Angstroms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 4 wherein said second layer of aluminum has a thickness of between about 2000 and 5000 Angstroms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
21 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 4 wherein said conductive layer has a thickness of between about 400 and 800 Angstroms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
13 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 4 wherein said conductive layer is titanium.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
14 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 4 wherein said conductive layer is titanium nitride.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
The integrated circuit chip of claim 4 wherein said reflective surfaces are larger than about 15 micrometers on a side.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
100 words
A highly reflective surface formed on the surface of an integrated circuit chip, comprising: a first layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 1500 and 2000 Angstroms; a second layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 2000 and 5000 Angstroms, over said first layer of aluminum, having a grain size of between about 3 and 10 micrometers; a conductive layer over said second layer of aluminum, with a thickness of between about 400 and 800 Angstroms; and a layer of pure aluminum over said conductive layer, having a grain size of less than about 0.5 micrometers.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
100 words
A highly reflective surface formed on the surface of an integrated circuit chip, comprising: a first layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 1500 and 2000 Angstroms; a second layer of aluminum with a thickness of between about 2000 and 5000 Angstroms, over said first layer of aluminum, having a grain size of between about 3 and 10 micrometers; a conductive layer over said second layer of aluminum, with a thickness of between about 400 and 800 Angstroms; and a layer of pure aluminum over said conductive layer, having a grain size of less than about 0.5 micrometers.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The highly reflective surface of claim 11 wherein said conductive layer is titanium.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
14 words
The highly reflective surface of claim 11 wherein said conductive layer is titanium nitride.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
20 words
The highly reflective surface of claim 11 wherein said reflective surface is larger than about 15 micrometers on a side.
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