Darnon, M.
(LTM)
,
Chevolleau, T.
(LTM)
,
Eon, D.
(LTM)
,
Bouyssou, R.
(LTM)
,
Pelissier, B.
(LTM)
,
Vallier, L.
(LTM)
,
Joubert, O.
(LTM)
,
Posseme, N.
(CEA-LETI-Minatec, 17 rue des martyrs, 38054 Grenoble cedex 09, France)
,
David, T.
(CEA-LETI-Minatec, 17 rue des martyrs, 38054 Grenoble cedex 09, France)
,
Bailly, F.
(STMicroelectronics, Central R&D, 850 rue J. Monnet, 38926 Crolles cedex, France)
,
Torres, J.
(STMicroelectronics, Central R&D, 850 rue J. Monnet, 38926 Crolles cedex, France)
AbstractFor the next technological generations of integrated circuits, the traditional challenges faced by etch plasmas (profile control, selectivity, critical dimensions, uniformity, defects, …) become more and more difficult, intensified by the use of new materials, the limitations of litho...
AbstractFor the next technological generations of integrated circuits, the traditional challenges faced by etch plasmas (profile control, selectivity, critical dimensions, uniformity, defects, …) become more and more difficult, intensified by the use of new materials, the limitations of lithography, and the recent introduction of new device structures and integration schemes. Particularly in the field of the interconnect fabrication, where dual-damascene patterning is performed by etching trenches and vias in porous low-k dielectrics, the main challenges are in controlling the profile of the etched structures, minimizing plasma-induced damage, and controlling the impact of various types of etch stops and hard mask materials. Metallic hard masks can help thanks to their high selectivity toward low-k materials, and by avoiding low-k exposure to potentially degrading ashing plasmas. In this paper, we will present some key issues related to the patterning of narrow porous SiOCH trenches with a metallic (TiN) hard mask. Narrow trenches (down to 40 nm width) can be opened into TiN with a critical dimensions bias (around 10 nm) attributed to carbon and silicon containing deposits on the photoresist and TiN sidewalls during the etching. Porous SiOCH etching using a TiN hard mask instead of the conventional SiO2 hard mask may lead to severe profile distortions, attributed to TiFx compounds which settle on the trenches sidewalls. A chuck temperature of 60°C and fluorine-rich plasmas are required to minimize those distortions. An etching process leading to almost straight porous SiOCH profiles presenting a slight bow has been developed. However a wiggling phenomenon has been evidenced for the etching of narrow and deep trenches. This phenomenon is attributed to the highly compressive residual stress in the TiN hard mask, which is released when the dielectric is not mechanically strong enough to withstand it.
AbstractFor the next technological generations of integrated circuits, the traditional challenges faced by etch plasmas (profile control, selectivity, critical dimensions, uniformity, defects, …) become more and more difficult, intensified by the use of new materials, the limitations of lithography, and the recent introduction of new device structures and integration schemes. Particularly in the field of the interconnect fabrication, where dual-damascene patterning is performed by etching trenches and vias in porous low-k dielectrics, the main challenges are in controlling the profile of the etched structures, minimizing plasma-induced damage, and controlling the impact of various types of etch stops and hard mask materials. Metallic hard masks can help thanks to their high selectivity toward low-k materials, and by avoiding low-k exposure to potentially degrading ashing plasmas. In this paper, we will present some key issues related to the patterning of narrow porous SiOCH trenches with a metallic (TiN) hard mask. Narrow trenches (down to 40 nm width) can be opened into TiN with a critical dimensions bias (around 10 nm) attributed to carbon and silicon containing deposits on the photoresist and TiN sidewalls during the etching. Porous SiOCH etching using a TiN hard mask instead of the conventional SiO2 hard mask may lead to severe profile distortions, attributed to TiFx compounds which settle on the trenches sidewalls. A chuck temperature of 60°C and fluorine-rich plasmas are required to minimize those distortions. An etching process leading to almost straight porous SiOCH profiles presenting a slight bow has been developed. However a wiggling phenomenon has been evidenced for the etching of narrow and deep trenches. This phenomenon is attributed to the highly compressive residual stress in the TiN hard mask, which is released when the dielectric is not mechanically strong enough to withstand it.
J. Muel Demonstration of an extandable and industrial 300mm BEOL integration for the 65-nm technology node; Int. Electron. Devices Meeting Hinsinger 2004
Int. Conf. Microelectron. Interfaces Posseme 2005
J. Vac. Sci. Technol. B Darnon 24 2262 2006 10.1116/1.2338048
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