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Method for forming tungsten plugs in contact holes of a semiconductor device
Assignee: SK Hynix Inc
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Filing: 1995-10-03
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Granted: 1997-05-27
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Expires: 2015-10-03
Abstract
Abstract A method for forming tungsten (or aluminum) plugs in contact holes of an ultra highly integrated semiconductor device is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: applying an etch process to a first insulating layer covering an active region and a field oxide film of a substrate and to a second insulating layer to form a first deep contact hole on the active region by use of a first photosensitive pattern, said first photosensitive pattern being formed on said second insulating film atop said first insulating film; depositing tungsten (or aluminum) on said active region of said first contact hole by use of a selective metal deposition reactor to form a first tungsten (or aluminum) plug filling said first contact hole completely; treating the upper surface of said first tungsten (or aluminum) plug chemically with a mixture of BCl 3 , Cl 2 , and HF in an argon carrier, in a plasma reactor so as not to grow the first tungsten (or aluminum) plug any more; applying another etch process to a second insulating layer to form a second shallow contact hole on a conductive wire by use of a second photosensitive pattern formed on said second insulating film, said conductive wire being formed on said first insulating film atop said oxide film; depositing tungsten (or aluminum) on said active region of said second contact hole by use of said selective metal deposition reactor under the condition stopping the growth of said first tungsten (or aluminum) plug so as to form a second tungsten (or aluminum) plug filling said second contact hole completely.
Inventors
- 👤 Kyeong K. Choi
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CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W20/00; H10W20/01; H10W20/031; H10W20/056; H10W20/057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
237 words
A method for fully burying tungsten plugs in contact holes having different depths, wherein said contact holes are in a semiconductor device which is made up of a substrate, a first insulating layer disposed over said substrate, a second insulating layer disposed over said first insulating layer, and a conductive wire atop a field oxide film said conductive wire disposed under said second insulating film, and having a photosensitive film disposed over said second insulating film; said method comprising the steps of: forming a deep, first contact hole by etching through the photosensitive film, the second insulating layer and the first insulating layer to an active region of the substrate; depositing tungsten on said active region to form a first contact plug filling said first contact hole completely; chemically treating the upper surface of said first tungsten plug with a mixture of BCl 3 , Cl 2 , and HF in an argon carrier, in a plasma reactor so as to prevent further growth of said first contact plug; forming a second photosensitive film on said second insulating layer; forming a second, shallow, contact hole by etching through said second photosensitive film and through said second insulating layer to the conductive wire, wherein said conductive wire is positioned atop a field oxide film; depositing tungsten under conditions that prevent growth of said first contact plug, to form a second contact plug filling said second contact hole completely.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
237 words
A method for fully burying tungsten plugs in contact holes having different depths, wherein said contact holes are in a semiconductor device which is made up of a substrate, a first insulating layer disposed over said substrate, a second insulating layer disposed over said first insulating layer, and a conductive wire atop a field oxide film said conductive wire disposed under said second insulating film, and having a photosensitive film disposed over said second insulating film; said method comprising the steps of: forming a deep, first contact hole by etching through the photosensitive film, the second insulating layer and the first insulating layer to an active region of the substrate; depositing tungsten on said active region to form a first contact plug filling said first contact hole completely; chemically treating the upper surface of said first tungsten plug with a mixture of BCl 3 , Cl 2 , and HF in an argon carrier, in a plasma reactor so as to prevent further growth of said first contact plug; forming a second photosensitive film on said second insulating layer; forming a second, shallow, contact hole by etching through said second photosensitive film and through said second insulating layer to the conductive wire, wherein said conductive wire is positioned atop a field oxide film; depositing tungsten under conditions that prevent growth of said first contact plug, to form a second contact plug filling said second contact hole completely.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the flow rate of gases is controlled as follows: 5-10 sccm BCl 3 , 5-10 sccm Cl 2 , 5-20 sccm HF, and 100-200 sccm Ar; and wherein the total pressure is between 10 mtorr and 1.5 torr.
Claim 4
Independent Claim
249 words
A method for fully burying aluminum or aluminum alloy plugs in contact holes having different depths, wherein said contact holes are in a semiconductor device which is made up of a substrate, a first insulating layer disposed over said substrate, a second insulating layer disposed over said first insulating layer, and a conductive wire atop a field oxide film said conductive wire disposed under said second insulating film, and having a photosensitive film disposed over said second insulating film; said method comprising the steps of: forming a deep, first contact hole by etching through the photosensitive film, a second insulating layer and the first insulating layer to an active region of the substrate; depositing aluminum or aluminum alloy on said active region to form a first contact plug filling said first contact hole completely; chemically treating the upper surface of said first aluminum or aluminum alloy plug with a mixture of BCl 3 , Cl 2 , and HF in an argon carrier, in a plasma reactor so as to prevent further growth of said first contact plug; forming a second photosensitive film on said second insulating layer; forming a second, shallow, contact hole by etching through said second photosensitive film and through said second insulating layer to the conductive wire, wherein said conductive wire is positioned atop a field oxide film; depositing aluminum or aluminum alloy under conditions that prevent growth of said first contact plug, to form a second contact plug filling said second contact hole completely.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
249 words
A method for fully burying aluminum or aluminum alloy plugs in contact holes having different depths, wherein said contact holes are in a semiconductor device which is made up of a substrate, a first insulating layer disposed over said substrate, a second insulating layer disposed over said first insulating layer, and a conductive wire atop a field oxide film said conductive wire disposed under said second insulating film, and having a photosensitive film disposed over said second insulating film; said method comprising the steps of: forming a deep, first contact hole by etching through the photosensitive film, a second insulating layer and the first insulating layer to an active region of the substrate; depositing aluminum or aluminum alloy on said active region to form a first contact plug filling said first contact hole completely; chemically treating the upper surface of said first aluminum or aluminum alloy plug with a mixture of BCl 3 , Cl 2 , and HF in an argon carrier, in a plasma reactor so as to prevent further growth of said first contact plug; forming a second photosensitive film on said second insulating layer; forming a second, shallow, contact hole by etching through said second photosensitive film and through said second insulating layer to the conductive wire, wherein said conductive wire is positioned atop a field oxide film; depositing aluminum or aluminum alloy under conditions that prevent growth of said first contact plug, to form a second contact plug filling said second contact hole completely.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The method of claim 3 wherein the flow rate of gases is controlled as follows: 5-10 sccm BCl 3 , 5-10 sccm Cl 2 , 5-20 sccm HF, and 100-200 sccm Ar; and wherein the total pressure is between 10 mtorr and 1.5 torr.
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