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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 08, 2014
Filed:
Nov. 02, 2012
Jingxun Fang, Shanghai, CN;
Jingxun Fang, Shanghai, CN;
Shanghai Huali Microelectronics Corporation, Shanghai, CN;
Abstract
The present invention provides a method of forming Cu interconnects. The method comprises depositing an etch stop layer and an insulating layer subsequently; forming vias and trenches in the insulating layer; depositing a diffusion barrier layer and a copper seed layer using PVD; applying electroplating process to form the copper interconnects; depositing a layer of filling materials and reflowing the filling materials to eliminate the uneven surface topography of the copper interconnection layer; and applying annealing and CMP to planarize the top surface of the copper interconnects, and rinsing. According to the method of forming Cu interconnects, the uneven surface topography after electroplating can be reduced, and the surface topography after CMP can be planarized.