IP Library Granted Patent US 7,241,684
Granted Patent B2
US 7,241,684 · App. 11/024,631 · Granted Jul 10, 2007

Method of forming metal wiring of semiconductor device

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Quick Facts
Patent No.
US 7,241,684
App. No.
11/024,631
Filed
Dec 30, 2004
Granted
Jul 10, 2007
Kind
B2
Examiner
ROMAN, ANGEL
Art Unit
2812
USPC
438/638
Abstract

A method for forming a metal wiring of a semiconductor device. The method includes forming an etch stop layer on a semiconductor substrate, forming a first inter metal dielectric on the etch stop layer, and forming a second inter metal dielectric on the first inter metal dielectric. The method also includes forming a first photoresist pattern defining a via hole on the second inter metal dielectric, forming a via hole exposing the etch stop layer using the first photo resist pattern, and forming a second photoresist pattern defining a trench by exposing and developing the first photoresist pattern. The method further includes forming a trench by etching the second inter metal dielectric using the second photoresist pattern as a mask, removing the etch stop layer exposed through the via hole, and forming a metal wiring by filling the via hole and the trench.

Claims (24)

1. A method for forming a metal wiring of a semiconductor device, comprising steps of:

forming an etch stop layer on a semiconductor substrate;

forming a first inter metal dielectric on the etch stop layer, the first inter metal dielectric being formed of an inorganic material;

forming a second inter metal dielectric on the first inter metal dielectric, the second inter metal dielectric being formed of an organic polymer material having a low permittivity;

forming a first photoresist pattern defining a via hole on the second inter metal dielectric, wherein the etching selectivity of the second inter metal dielectric to the first inter metal dielectric is high;

forming a via hole exposing the etch stop layer using the first photoresist pattern;

forming a second photoresist pattern defining a trench by exposing and developing the first photoresist pattern;

forming a trench by wet-etching the second inter metal dielectric so as to be undercut using the second photoresist pattern as a mask;

removing the etch stop layer exposed through the via hole; and

forming a metal wiring by filling the via hole and the trench.

2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the step of forming a metal wiring includes: forming a first metal layer on inner walls of the via hole and the trench; and forming a second metal layer inside the via hole and the trench defined by the first metal layer.

3. The method of claim 2 , wherein the first metal layer is made out of titanium, and the second metal layer is formed out of copper.

4. A method for forming a metal wiring of a semiconductor device, comprising:

a step for forming an etch stop layer on a semiconductor substrate;

a step for forming a first inter metal dielectric on the etch stop layer, the first inter metal dielectric being formed of an inorganic material;

a step for forming a second inter metal dielectric on the first inter metal dielectric, the second inter metal dielectric being formed of an organic polymer material having a low permittivity;

a step for forming a first photoresist pattern defining a via hole on the second inter metal dielectric, wherein the etching selectivity of the second inter metal dielectric to the first inter metal dielectric is high;

a step for forming a via hole exposing the etch stop layer using the first photoresist pattern;

a step for forming a second photoresist pattern defining a trench by exposing and developing the first photoresist pattern;

a step for forming a trench by wet-etching the second inter metal dielectric so as to be undercut using the second photoresist pattern as a mask;

a step for removing the etch stop layer exposed through the via hole; and

a step for forming a metal wiring by filling the via hole and the trench.

5. The method of claim 4 , wherein the step for forming a metal wiring includes: a step for forming a first metal layer on inner walls of the via hole and the trench; and a step for forming a second metal layer inside the via hole and the trench defined by the first metal layer.

6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the first metal layer is made out of titanium, and the second metal layer is formed out of copper.

Assignments (8)
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 27, 2021
From: CAVIUM INTERNATIONAL
To: MARVELL ASIA PTE LTD.
Reel/Frame 057336/0873 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 25, 2021
From: MARVELL TECHNOLOGY CAYMAN I
To: CAVIUM INTERNATIONAL
Reel/Frame 057279/0519 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Jun 23, 2021
From: INPHI CORPORATION
To: MARVELL TECHNOLOGY CAYMAN I
Reel/Frame 056649/0823 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Feb 23, 2017
From: DONGBU HITEK, CO., LTD.
To: INPHI CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 041363/0938 →
CORRECTIVE ASSIGNMENT TO CORRECT REMOVE PATENT NO. 878209 FROM EXHIBIT B PREVIOUSLY RECORDED AT REEL: 034009 FRAME: 0157. ASSIGNOR(S) HEREBY CONFIRMS THE ASSIGNMENT. Recorded Oct 24, 2014
From: DONGBU HITEK, CO., LTD.
To: INPHI CORPORATION
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ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Oct 15, 2014
From: DONGBU HITEK, CO., LTD.
To: INPHI CORPORATION
Reel/Frame 034009/0157 →
CHANGE OF NAME Recorded May 23, 2006
From: DONGBU-ANAM SEMICONDUCTOR, INC.
To: DONGBU ELECTRONICS CO., LTD.
Reel/Frame 017663/0468 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Dec 30, 2004
From: CHO, JOON-YEON
To: DONGBUANAM SEMICONDUCTOR INC.
Reel/Frame 016136/0750 →