Method of solving metal stringer problem which is induced by the product of tin and organic ARC reaction

摘要

A process for fabricating a sub-micron or deep sub-micron semiconductor device on a wafer surface with an improved anti-reflective coating is disclosed. It includes the steps of: (a) depositing an aluminum layer on a wafer surface; (b) depositing an inorganic anti-reflective layer TiN on top of the aluminum layer; (c) depositing a dielectric partitioning layer, typically a polymer layer, on top of the TiN layer; (d) depositing an organic anti-reflective layer on the dielectric partitioning layer; (e) depositing a photoresist on the organic anti-reflective layer; (f) performing a photolithography process to form a photoresist pattern using a deep UV technology in conjunction with a photomask; (g) removing the organic anti-reflective the and the dielectric partitioning layer not covered by the photoresist using an oxide etcher; and (h) removing the TiN layer and the metal layer also not covered by the photoresist using a metal etcher. This process eliminates the formation of an oxidized composition that can be formed at the interface between the TiN layer and the organic anti-reflective layer which can cause a decrease in production yield.