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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 26, 2001
Filed:
Apr. 28, 1999
Akihiko Harada, Tokyo, JP;
Takayuki Saito, Tokyo, JP;
Mitsubishi Denki Kabushiki Kaisha, Tokyo, JP;
Abstract
There is described a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device for the purpose of preventing damage to a lower wiring layer, wherein wiring elements of dual damascene structure are formed on the lower wiring layer. Under the method, a first silicon nitride film, a first silicon oxide film, a second silicon nitride film, and a second silicon oxide film are formed, in this sequence, on a lower wiring layer. A via hole is formed at a position above the lower wiring layer so as to pass through the second silicon oxide film and the second silicon nitride film. A photoresist is embedded into the via hole so as to cover the internal wall surface thereof. After formation of a protective film from the photoresist, predetermined portions of the second silicon oxide film and the second silicon nitride film are removed, thus forming a wiring trench.