Liner with improved electromigration redundancy for damascene interconnects

摘要

An interconnection structure for semiconductor integrated circuits is disclosed. The interconnection structure comprises a redundant layer, and at least one adhesion/diffusion barrier layer. The redundant layer comprises a metal or metal alloy selected from Ta, Mo, W, Be, Cr, Co, Ir, Ni, Nb, Os, Pd, Pt, Rb, Rh, Ru, and Th.