Process integration approach of selective tungsten via fill

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10256144
APP PUB NO 20180315650A1
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15498024

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Embodiments of the present disclosure generally relate an interconnect formed on a substrate and a method of forming the interconnect thereon. In an embodiment, a via and trench in a stack formed on the substrate. A bottom of the via is pre-treated using a first pre-treatment procedure. A sidewall of the via is pre-treated using a second pre-treatment procedure. A first metal fill material of a first type is deposited on the stack, in the via. A second metal fill material of a second type is deposited on the stack, in the trench.

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APPLIED MATERIALS INC3050 BOWERS AVENUE SANTA CLARA CA 95054

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Al, Hua Tracy, US 1 4
Banthia, Vikash Los Altos, US 33 1188
Lei, Yu Belmont, US 136 1885
Ma, Feiyue San Jose, US 10 66
Naik, Mehul B San Jose, US 58 1313
Ren, He San Jose, US 81 1752
Wu, Kai Palo Alto, US 492 3966
Wu, Zhiyuan San Jose, US 63 1267

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