W-CMP for sub-micron inverse metallisation

Herma Van Kranenburg, Herman D. Van Corbach, Pierre H. Woerlee, Martin Lohmeier

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Abstract

Chemical Mechanical Polishing (CMP) of tungsten for an inverse metallisation scheme is investigated. The influence of CMP parameters on removal rate and uniformity is studied. The main effects on the removal rate are the applied pressure and the rotation rate of the polishing pad. To the first order Preston's equation is obeyed. The uniformity is best with equal rpm of pad and wafer and with perforated pads. Also, pattern density effects of CMP of W/PETEOS are investigated. Dishing increased at larger W-linewidth. Oxide erosion increased at larger pattern density and smaller W-linewidth. Electrical measurements on submicron (0.4 and 0.5 μm) test structures yielded good CMP results.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)241-248
Number of pages8
JournalMicroelectronic Engineering
Volume33
Issue number1-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jan 1997
Externally publishedYes

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