Activation treatments in plating processes

摘要

A method of forming a device includes performing a first plating process to form a first metallic feature, and performing an activation treatment to a surface of the first metallic feature in an activation treatment solution, wherein the activation treatment solution includes a treatment agent in de-ionized (DI) water. After the step of performing the activation treatment, performing a second plating process to form a second metallic feature and contacting the surface of the first metallic feature.