Dual damascene process for multi-level metallization and interconnection structure

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PATENT NO 5976967
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09023261

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The method of metallization includes the steps as follows. At first, a semiconductor substrate is provided and a dielectric layer is formed over the semiconductor substrate. A portion of the dielectric layer is removed to form contact holes and a first conductive layer is formed within the contact holes and over the dielectric layer. A portion of the first conductive layer is removed to define a contact pattern. Using the first conductive layer as a mask, a portion of the dielectric layer is removed to form openings within the dielectric layer and over the first conductive layer. A second conductive layer is then formed within the openings and over the first conductive layer. To planarize the surface of the semiconductor substrate, a portion of the second conductive layer and the first conductive layer is removed to planarize to the dielectric layer.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY, LTD.;TEXAS INSTRUMENTS - ACER INCORPORATED

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Wu, Shye-Lin Hsinchu, TW 207 4914

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