PATTERNABLE LOW DIELECTRIC CONSTANT MATERIALS AND THEIR USE IN ULSI INTERCONNECTION
申请人:Lin Qinghuang
公开号:US20080063880A1
公开(公告)日:2008-03-13
The present invention relates to ultra-large scale integrated (ULSI) interconnect structures, and more particularly to patternable low dielectric constant (low-k) materials suitable for use in ULSI interconnect structures. The patternable low-k dielectrics disclosed herein are functionalized polymers that having one or more acid-sensitive imageable functional groups.
SPIN-ON ANTIREFLECTIVE COATING FOR INTEGRATION OF PATTERNABLE DIELECTRIC MATERIALS AND INTERCONNECT STRUCTURES
申请人:Allen Robert D.
公开号:US20100207276A1
公开(公告)日:2010-08-19
The present invention provides a method of fabricating an interconnect structure in which a patternable low-k material replaces the need for utilizing a separate photoresist and a dielectric material. Specifically, this invention relates to a simplified method of fabricating single-damascene and dual-damascene low-k interconnect structures with at least one patternable low-k dielectric and at least one inorganic antireflective coating. In general terms, a method is provided that includes providing at least one patternable low-k material on a surface of an inorganic antireflective coating that is located atop a substrate. The inorganic ARC is liquid deposited and comprises a polymer that has at least one monomer unit comprising the formula M-R
1
wherein M is at least one of Si, Ge, B, Sn, Fe, Ta, Ti, Ni, Hf and La and R
1
is a chromophore. At least one interconnect pattern is formed within the at least one patternable low-k material and thereafter the at least one patternable low-k material is cured. The inventive method can be used to form dual-damascene interconnect structures as well as single-damascene interconnect structures.
AIRGAP-CONTAINING INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE WITH IMPROVED PATTERNABLE LOW-K MATERIAL AND METHOD OF FABRICATING
申请人:Lin Qinghuang
公开号:US20100319971A1
公开(公告)日:2010-12-23
A method of fabricating an airgap-containing interconnect structure in which a patternable low-k material replaces the need for utilizing a separate photoresist and a dielectric material is provided. Specifically, a simplified method of fabricating single-damascene and dual-damascene airgap-containing low-k interconnect structures with at least one patternable low-k dielectric and at least one inorganic antireflective coating is provided.
PATTERNABLE LOW-K DIELECTRIC INTERCONNECT STRUCTURE WITH A GRADED CAP LAYER AND METHOD OF FABRICATION
申请人:Lin Qinghuang
公开号:US20110074044A1
公开(公告)日:2011-03-31
An interconnect structure is provided that includes at least one patterned and cured low-k material located on a surface of a patterned graded cap layer. The at least one cured and patterned low-k material and the patterned graded cap layer each have conductively filled regions embedded therein. The patterned and cured low-k material is a cured product of a functionalized polymer, copolymer, or a blend including at least two of any combination of polymers and/or copolymers having one or more acid-sensitive imageable groups, and the graded cap layer includes a lower region that functions as a barrier region and an upper region that has antireflective properties of a permanent antireflective coating.
MULTIPLE PATTERNING USING IMPROVED PATTERNABLE LOW-k DIELECTRIC MATERIALS
申请人:Lin Qinghuang
公开号:US20110042790A1
公开(公告)日:2011-02-24
A method of double patterning a semiconductor structure with a single material which after patterning becomes a permanent part of the semiconductor structure. More specifically, a method to form a patterned semiconductor structure with small features is provided which are difficult to obtain using conventional exposure lithographic processes. The method of the present invention includes the use of patternable low-k materials which after patterning remain as a low-k dielectric material within the semiconductor structure. The method is useful in forming semiconductor interconnect structures in which the patternable low-k materials after patterning and curing become a permanent element, e.g., a patterned interlayer low-k material, of the interconnect structure.