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Methods and structures to enable self-aligned via etch for Cu damascene structure using trench first metal hard mask (TFMHM) scheme
Methods and structures to enable self-aligned via etch for Cu damascene structure using trench first metal hard mask (TFMHM) scheme
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机译:使用沟槽第一金属硬掩模(TFMHM)方案实现铜镶嵌结构自对准通孔蚀刻的方法和结构
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A method for semiconductor fabrication using a trench first metal hard mask (TFMHM) process for damascene structures includes forming a secondary metal hard mask layer above a first metal hard mask layer after trench opening for the via (and trench) etching. The secondary metal hard mask layer is formed of metal material substantially resistant to the etching process which enables via etching to self-align (using an edge of the secondary metal mask layer). In one embodiment, the secondary metal mask layer is formed using an electroless deposition process, and may include nickel (Ni), cobalt (Co), gold, (Au), palladium (Pd), cadmium (Cd) silver (Ag), ruthenium (Ru), and alloys and/or combinations thereof. Because the first metal hard mask is usually formed of TiN, the trench and via etching process removes a significant amount of the TiN layer. Utilization of the secondary metal hard mask to protect the first metal hard mask layer further enables a reduction in the thickness of the first metal hard mask layer.
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