US Patent No: 5,585,308

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Method for improved pre-metal planarization

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Abstract

A method of forming an integrated circuit wherein a planarization step is been performed before the primary metal deposition step, but after deposition of the adhesion and barrier layers. Thus the adhesion and barrier layers are present on the sidewalls of contact holes, but do not underlie the whole extent of the primary metallization.

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SGS-THOMSON MICROELECTRONICS, INC.CARROLLTON, TX824

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Sardella, John C Highland Village, TX 12 166

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