发明名称 |
Fine-pitch device lithography using a sacrificial hardmask |
摘要 |
A method is described for forming a metal pattern in a low-dielectric constant substrate. A hardmask is prepared which includes a low-k lower hardmask layer and a top hardmask layer. The top hardmask layer is a sacrificial layer with a thickness of about 200 Å, preferably formed of a refractory nitride, and which serves as a stopping layer in a subsequent CMP metal removal process. The patterning is performed using resist layers. Oxidation damage to the lower hardmask layer is avoided by forming a protective layer in the hardmask, or by using a non-oxidizing resist strip process.
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申请公布号 |
US6734096(B2) |
申请公布日期 |
2004.05.11 |
申请号 |
US20020053288 |
申请日期 |
2002.01.17 |
申请人 |
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION |
发明人 |
DALTON TIMOTHY J.;ANAND MINAKSHISUNDARAN B.;ARMACOST MICHAEL D.;CHEN SHYNG-TSONG;GATES STEPHEN M.;GRECO STEPHEN E.;KARECKI SIMON M.;NITTA SATYANARAYANA V. |
分类号 |
H01L21/3205;H01L21/768;H01L23/52;(IPC1-7):H01L21/476 |
主分类号 |
H01L21/3205 |
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