Formation method of interconnection structure of semiconductor device

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PATENT NO 10658234
APP PUB NO 20180033687A1
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15223902

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Structures and formation methods of a semiconductor device structure are provided. The method includes forming a dielectric layer over a semiconductor substrate and forming an opening in the dielectric layer to expose a conductive element. The method also includes forming a conductive layer over the conductive element and modifying an upper portion of the conductive layer using a plasma operation to form a modified region. The method further includes forming a conductive plug over the modified region.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Chang, Chih-Wei Jhudong Township, Hsinchu County, TW 386 1345
Chui, Chi-On Hsinchu, TW 55 97
Huang, Huang-Yi Hsinchu, TW 48 240
Hung, Min-Hsiu Tainan, TW 35 66
Li, Yida Hsinchu, TW 6 11
Lin, Cheng-Tung Jhudong Township, Hsinchu County, TW 71 704
Sheu, Jyh-Cherng Hsinchu, TW 54 1435
Wang, Sung-Li Zhubei, TW 152 3497
Wu, Pei-Wen Xinfeng Township, Hsinchu County, TW 8 10
Yeo, Yee-Chia Hsinchu, TW 488 7265

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