Method of forming interconnect for semiconductor device

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PATENT NO 11508617
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16662200

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A method of forming an interconnect structure for semiconductor devices is described. The method comprises etching a patterned interconnect stack for form first conductive lines and expose a top surface of a first etch stop layer; etching the first etch stop layer to form second conductive lines and expose a top surface of a barrier layer; and forming a self-aligned via.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CALIFORNIA 95054 95054

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Hwang, Ho-yung David Cupertino, US 46 361
Jiang, Hao San Jose, US 171 1156
Lang, Chi-I Cupertino, US 140 6528
Lu, Chi Sunnyvale, US 12 411
Naik, Mehul San Jose, US 76 2024
Ren, He San Jose, US 81 1752

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