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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 02, 2002
Filed:
Aug. 24, 1999
Applicant:
Inventors:
Cyprian E. Uzoh, Milpitas, CA (US);
Daniel C. Edelstein, New Rochelle, NY (US);
Cheryl Faltermeier, LaGrange, NY (US);
Peter S. Locke, Hopewell Junction, NY (US);
Assignee:
International Business Machines Corp., Armonk, NY (US);
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 2/14763 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 2/14763 ;
Abstract
A method for forming a structure. A first dielectric material is deposited on a substrate. The first dielectric material is patterned. At least one metal is deposited in and on the first dielectric material. Portions of the at least one metal are removed at least in a region above an upper surface of the first dielectric material. The first dielectric material is removed. A second dielectric material is provided in place of first dielectric material.