| 摘要 |
An iodine-doped ruthenium barrier layer for use with copper interconnects within integrated circuits is formed using novel, iodine-containing ruthenium precursors in an ALD or CVD process. Ruthenium precursors that may be used include ruthenium containing carbonyls, arenes, cyclopentadienyls, and certain other ruthenium containing compounds. The ruthenium precursors include iodine to catalyze a subsequent copper metal deposition and to smooth the surface of the ruthenium layer. The iodine concentration across the thickness of the ruthenium barrier layer may be constant or may be graded.
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