Interconnect structure with enhanced reliability

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PATENT NO 9673089
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14529431

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An improved interconnect structure including a dielectric layer having a conductive feature embedded therein, the conductive feature having a first top surface that is substantially coplanar with a second top surface of the dielectric layer; a metal cap layer located directly on the first top surface, wherein the metal cap layer does not substantially extend onto the second top surface; a first dielectric cap layer located directly on the second top surface, wherein the first dielectric cap layer does not substantially extend onto the first top surface and the first dielectric cap layer is thicker than the metal cap layer; and a second dielectric cap layer on the metal cap layer and the first dielectric cap layer. A method of forming the interconnect structure is also provided.

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AURIGA INNOVATIONS INC303 TERRY FOX DRIVE SUITE 300 OTTAWA K2K 3J1

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Bonilla, Griselda Fishkill, US 107 1124
Chanda, Kaushik San Jose, US 65 832
Edwards, Robert D Marlboro, US 19 261
Filippi, Ronald G Wappingers Falls, US 99 1218
Simon, Andrew H Fishkill, US 104 1669
Wang, Ping-Chuan Hopewell Junction, US 190 2002

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