Damascene interconnect structure with cap layer

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7259463
APP PUB NO 20060118962A1
SERIAL NO

11004767

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A method of forming an integrated circuit interconnect structure is presented. A first conductive line is formed over a semiconductor substrate. A conductive cap layer is formed on the first conductive line to improve device reliability. An etch stop layer (ESL) is formed on the conductive cap layer. An inter-level dielectric (IMD) is formed on the ESL. A via opening and a trench are formed in the ESL, IMD, and conductive cap layer. A recess is formed in the first conductive line. The recess can be formed by over etching when the first dielectric is etched, or by a separate process such as argon sputtering. A second conductive line is formed filling the trench, opening and recess.

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  • TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO., LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Huang, Jui Jen Hsin-Chu, TW 1 41
Ko, Ting-Chu Hsin-Chu, TW 34 1213
Shue, Shau-Lin Hsin-Chu, TW 407 6064
Su, Hung-Wen Jhubei, TW 108 1225
Tsai, Minghsing Chu-Pei, TW 44 353

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