摘要 |
A method and precursor for forming and integrating a Ta-containing layer in semiconductor processing. The tantalum precursor has the formula (CpR<SUB>1</SUB>)(CpR<SUB>2</SUB>)TaH(CO), where Cp is a cyclopentadienyl functional group and R<SUB>1 </SUB>and R<SUB>2 </SUB>are H or alkyl groups. The method includes providing a substrate in a process chamber of a deposition system, and exposing a process gas comprising the tantalum precursor to the substrate to form the Ta-containing layer. The Ta-containing layer may be treated to remove contaminants and modify the layer. The Ta-containing layer may contain tantalum metal, tantalum carbide, tantalum nitride, or tantalum carbonitride, or a combination thereof, and may be deposited in a TCVD, ALD, or PEALD process. A semiconductor device containing a Ta-containing layer formed on a patterned substrate containing one or more vias or trenches is provided.
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