Copper interconnects for semiconductor devices

被引:36
作者
Merchant, SM [1 ]
Kang, SH
Sanganeria, M
van Schravendijk, B
Mountsier, T
机构
[1] Agere Syst, Orlando, FL 32819 USA
[2] Novellus Syst, San Jose, CA USA
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JOM-JOURNAL OF THE MINERALS METALS & MATERIALS SOCIETY | 2001年 / 53卷 / 06期
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10.1007/s11837-001-0103-y
中图分类号
T [工业技术];
学科分类号
08 ;
摘要
Copper/low-k dielectric materials have been rapidly replacing conventional aluminum-alloy/SiO2-based interconnects in today's semiconductor devices. This paper reviews the advantages of transitioning to copper/low-k interconnects. Materials and process challenges during the fabrication of devices with copper/low-k interconnects are discussed. Reliability concerns associated with such devices are highlighted.
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页数:6
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