US5691240A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Method for forming blanket planarization of the multilevel interconnection
Assignee: Chip Packaging Solutions LLC
•
Filing: 1996-11-20
•
Granted: 1997-11-25
•
Expires: 2016-11-20
Abstract
Abstract An improved process for forming blanket planarization of the multilevel interconnection of a semiconductor substrate by LPD-SiO 2 (Liquid-Phase Deposition) selective deposition technique which LPD-SiO 2 is not deposited on silicon nitride, and forming silicon dioxide to achieve blanket planarization of multilevel interconnection.
Inventors
- 👤 Ching-Nan Yang
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:55
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10W; H10W20/00; H10W20/01; H10W20/071; H10W20/092
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
278 words
A method for forming blanket planarization of a multilevel interconnected device, comprising the steps of: forming a first dielectric layer on a MOS device in a semiconductor substrate; forming a first connect window by etching a portion of said first dielectric layer; forming a first metal nitride as an adhesion layer on said first dielectric layer and coating on the surface of said first connect window; forming a first tungsten layer on said first metal nitride; back-etching said first tungsten layer to form a first tungsten plug; forming a first interconnection layer on said first dielectric layer and said first tungsten plug; forming a first silicon nitride layer on said first interconnection layer; forming a metal pattern by etching said first silicon nitride layer and said first interconnection layer; forming a second silicon nitride layer on said metal pattern and said first dielectric layer; forming a spacer by anisotropically etching said second silicon nitride layer to enclose said metal pattern; forming a silicon dioxide layer on said first dielectric layer by LPD-SiO 2 selective deposition technique, said LPD-SiO 2 being not deposited on silicon nitride to achieve multilevel interconnection; forming a second dielectric layer on said silicon dioxide layer and said metal pattern; forming a second connect window by etching a portion of said second dielectric layer; forming a second metal nitride as an adhesion layer on said second dielectric layer, thereby coating on the surface of said second connect window; forming a second tungsten layer on said second metal nitride; back-etching said second tungsten layer to form a second tungsten plug; and forming a second interconnection layer on said second dielectric layer and said second tungsten plug.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
278 words
A method for forming blanket planarization of a multilevel interconnected device, comprising the steps of: forming a first dielectric layer on a MOS device in a semiconductor substrate; forming a first connect window by etching a portion of said first dielectric layer; forming a first metal nitride as an adhesion layer on said first dielectric layer and coating on the surface of said first connect window; forming a first tungsten layer on said first metal nitride; back-etching said first tungsten layer to form a first tungsten plug; forming a first interconnection layer on said first dielectric layer and said first tungsten plug; forming a first silicon nitride layer on said first interconnection layer; forming a metal pattern by etching said first silicon nitride layer and said first interconnection layer; forming a second silicon nitride layer on said metal pattern and said first dielectric layer; forming a spacer by anisotropically etching said second silicon nitride layer to enclose said metal pattern; forming a silicon dioxide layer on said first dielectric layer by LPD-SiO 2 selective deposition technique, said LPD-SiO 2 being not deposited on silicon nitride to achieve multilevel interconnection; forming a second dielectric layer on said silicon dioxide layer and said metal pattern; forming a second connect window by etching a portion of said second dielectric layer; forming a second metal nitride as an adhesion layer on said second dielectric layer, thereby coating on the surface of said second connect window; forming a second tungsten layer on said second metal nitride; back-etching said second tungsten layer to form a second tungsten plug; and forming a second interconnection layer on said second dielectric layer and said second tungsten plug.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first dielectric layer is made from boron phosphosilicate glass by chemical vapor deposition at the thickness of about 6000 to 7000 Angstroms.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first metal nitride and said second metal nitride are both titanium nitride at the thickness of about 500 to 800 Angstroms.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first tungsten layer and said second tungsten layer are both at the thickness of about 6000 to 8000 Angstroms.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first interconnection layer is aluminum silicon copper alloy at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first interconnection layer is aluminum at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first interconnection layer is copper at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said first silicon nitride layer is at thickness of about 1500 to 2500 Angstroms.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1, wherein the width of said spacer is between about 0.14 um and about 0.18 um.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said second dielectric layer is made from TEOS-SiO 2 by plasma chemical vapor deposition at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said second interconnection layer is aluminum silicon copper alloy at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said second interconnection layer is aluminum at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method of claim 1, wherein said second interconnection layer is copper at the thickness of about 4000 to 6000 Angstroms.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2000-11-24 | 2001-05-26 | 2001-11-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2004-11-24 | 2005-05-26 | 2005-11-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2008-11-24 | 2009-05-26 | 2009-11-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |