Abstract: Methods of fabricating dual damascene interconnections suitable for use in microelectronic devices and similar applications using a diffusion barrier layer to protect against base materials during processing are provided. The methods include the steps of: filling a via with a hydrogen silsesquioxane (HSQ)-based filler as expressed by the general chemical formula: (RSiO3/2)x(HSiO3/2)y, wherein x and y satisfy the relationships x+y=1 and 0<x<y<1, and R is selected from C4-C24 alkyl, C4-C24 alkenyl, C4-C24 alkoxy, C8-C24 alkenoxy, substituted C4-C24 hydrocarbon, non-substituted C1-C4 hydrocarbon or substituted C1-C4 hydrocarbon; and, partially etching the filler filling the via and an interlayer dielectric to form a trench, which is connected to the via in the region where the dual damascene interconnections are to be formed. Then, the filler remaining in the via is removed, and the trench and the via are filled with an interconnection material to complete the dual damascene interconnections.

Abstract: A method of forming a via contact structure using a dual damascene process is disclosed. According to one embodiment a sacrificial layer is formed on an insulating interlayer during the formation of a preliminary via hole. The sacrificial layer has the same composition as a layer filling the preliminary via hole in a subsequent trench formation process. The sacrificial layer and the layer filling the preliminary via hole are simultaneously removed after the trench formation process is carried out. According to another embodiment, a thin capping oxide layer is formed on an insulating interlayer during the formation of a preliminary via hole. The thin capping oxide layer is removed together with a sacrificial layer after a trench formation process is carried out.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device having a low dielectric constant is disclosed. According to the method, a silicon oxycarbide layer is formed, treated with plasma, and patterned. The silicon oxycarbide layer is formed by a coating method or a CVD method such as a PECVD method. Treating the silicon oxycarbide layer with plasma is performed by supplying at least one gas selected from a group of He, H2, N2O, NH3, N2, O2 and Ar. It is desirable that plasma be applied at the silicon oxycarbide layer in a PECVD device by an in situ method after forming the silicon oxycarbide layer. In a case in which a capping layer is further stacked and patterned, it is desirable to treat with H2-plasma. Even in a case in which an interlayer insulation is formed of the silicon oxycarbide layer and a coating layer of an organic polymer group for a dual damascene process, it is desirable to perform the plasma treatment before forming the coating layer.

Abstract: The present invention discloses a method of fabricating interconnection lines for a semiconductor device. The method includes forming an interlayer insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate. A via hole is formed through the interlayer insulating layer. A via filling material is formed to fill the via hole. A photoresist pattern is formed on the via filling material. The via filling material and the interlayer insulating layer are anisotropically etched using the photoresist pattern as an etch mask to form a trench. A residual portion of the via filling material is removed using two wet etch processes. After removing the residual portion of the via filling material, a conductive layer pattern is formed in the via hole and the trench.

Abstract: Methods for forming an interconnection line and interconnection line structures are disclosed. The method includes forming an interlayer insulating layer on a semiconductor substrate, wherein the interlayer insulating layer is formed of a carbon-doped low-k dielectric layer. An oxidation barrier layer is formed on the interlayer insulating layer. An oxide capping layer is formed on the oxidation barrier layer. A via hole is in the oxide capping layer, the oxidation barrier, and the interlayer insulating layer. A conductive layer pattern is formed within the via hole.

Abstract: There is provided a method of forming a dual damascene metal interconnection by employing a sacrificial metal oxide layer. The method includes preparing a semiconductor substrate. An interlayer insulating layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate, and a preliminary via hole is formed by patterning the interlayer insulating layer. A sacrificial via protecting layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate having the preliminary via hole to fill the preliminary via hole, and cover an upper surface of the interlayer insulating layer. A sacrificial metal oxide layer is formed on the sacrificial via protecting layer, the sacrificial metal oxide layer is patterned to form a sacrificial metal oxide pattern having an opening crossing over the preliminary via hole, and exposing the sacrificial via protecting layer.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal wiring layer in a semiconductor device using a dual damascene process is provided. A stopper layer, an interlayer insulating layer, and a hard mask layer are sequentially formed on a semiconductor substrate having a conductive layer. A first photoresist pattern that comprises a first opening having a first width is formed on the hard mask layer. The hard mask layer and portions of the interlayer insulating layer are etched using the first photoresist pattern as an etching mask, thereby forming a partial via hole having the first width. The first photoresist pattern is removed. An organic material layer is coated on the semiconductor substrate having the partial via hole is formed to fill the partial via hole with the organic material layer. A second photoresist pattern that comprises a second opening aligned with the partial via hole and having a second width greater than the first width is formed on the coated semiconductor substrate.

Abstract: There is disclosed an azetidinone compound of the formula (I): wherein R is hydrogen, or a hydroxy protecting group, R1 and R2 are each independently alkyl of 1-15 carbon atoms, benzyl or cyclized together with the carbon atom to which they are attached to form a 5 or 6-membered cyclic hydrocarbon or a heterocyclic radical having one or two hetero ring atoms, said hetero ring atoms being selected from the group consisting of O and S; R3 is lower alkyl or —COO(lower alkyl) R4 is phenyl, or phenyl substituted with halogen, lower alkoxy or nitro which is useful as a synthetic intermediate to the 1??-methylcarbapenem-type antibacterial agent.

Abstract: In a method for forming a dual damascene wiring pattern, an etch stop film and an interlayer dielectric film comprising an SiOC:H group material are formed on a substrate having an electrical connection layer formed thereon. An anti-reflection layer is formed on the interlayer dielectric film. A primary opening is formed by etching the anti-reflection layer and the interlayer dielectric film to expose a surface of the etch stop film. A sacrificial film is formed comprising a low dielectric constant material in the primary opening and on the anti-reflection layer. A trench photoresist pattern having a width larger than that of the primary opening is formed on the sacrificial film after plasma-processing the sacrificial film.

Abstract: Provided are an inter-metal dielectric pattern and a method of forming the same. The pattern includes a lower interconnection disposed on a semiconductor substrate, a lower dielectric layer having a via hole exposing the lower interconnection and covering the semiconductor substrate where the lower interconnection is disposed, and an upper dielectric pattern and a lower capping pattern, which include a trench line exposing the via hole and sequentially stacked on the lower dielectric layer. The lower dielectric layer and the upper dielectric pattern are low k-dielectric layers formed of materials such as SiO2, SiOF, SiOC, and porous dielectric. The method includes forming an inter-metal dielectric layer including a lower dielectric layer and upper dielectric layer, which are sequentially stacked, on a lower interconnection formed on a semiconductor substrate. The inter-metal dielectric layer is patterned to form a via hole, which exposes the upper side of the lower interconnection.

Abstract: A method of forming an interconnection line in a semiconductor device is provided. A first etching stopper is formed on a lower conductive layer which is formed on a semiconductor substrate. A first interlayer insulating layer is formed on the first etching stopper. A second etching stopper is formed on the first interlayer insulating layer. A second interlayer insulating layer is formed on the second etching stopper. The second interlayer insulating layer, the second etching stopper, and the first interlayer insulating layer are sequentially etched using the first etching stopper as an etching stopping point to form a via hole aligned with the lower conductive layer. A protective layer is formed to protect a portion of the first etching stopper exposed at the bottom of the via hole. A portion of the second interlayer insulating layer adjacent to the via hole is etched using the second etching stopper as an etching stopping point to form a trench connected to the via hole. The protective layer is removed.

Abstract: Methods for forming a metal wiring layer in a semiconductor device using a dual damascene process.

Abstract: A method of fabricating dual damascene interconnections is provided. A dual damascene region is formed in a hybrid dielectric layer having a dielectric constant of 3.3 or less, and a carbon-free inorganic material is used as a via filler. The present invention improves electrical properties of dual damascene interconnections and minimizes defects.

Abstract: In order to avoid a faulty pattern resulting from a photoresist tail being formed due to a step difference of an upper hard mask layer when a dual hard mask layer is used, a planarization layer is formed following patterning of the upper hard mask layer. In this manner, a photoresist pattern is formed without the creation of a photoresist tail. Alternatively, a single hard mask layer and a planarization layer are substituted for the dual lower hard mask layer and an upper hard mask layer, respectively. In this manner, it is therefore possible to form a photoresist pattern without a photoresist tail being formed during photolithographic processes. In order to prevent formation of a facet, the planarization layer is thickly formed or, alternatively, the hard mask layer is etched using the photoresist pattern.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal interconnection layer of a semiconductor device comprises forming a film including a material selective to a medium used in an ashing process on an interlayer insulating film. The method comprises transforming the film during the ashing process to form an interconnection pattern having a dual damascene structure. A dielectric material such as copper is deposited on the interconnection pattern, which is planarized through CMP, thereby forming a via contact having a single damascene structure without a recess therein.

Abstract: In a method for forming a dual damascene wiring pattern, an etch stop film and an interlayer dielectric film comprising an SiOC:H group material are formed on a substrate having an electrical connection layer formed thereon. An anti-reflection layer Is formed on the interlayer dielectric film. A primary opening s formed by etching the anti-reflection layer and the interlayer dielectric film to expose a surface of the etch stop film. A sacrificial film is formed comprising a low dielectric constant material in the primary opening and on the anti-reflection layer. A trench photoresist pattern having a width larger than that of the primary opening is formed on the sacrificial film after plasma-processing the sacrificial film.

Abstract: There is disclosed an azetidinones compound of the formula (I): Wherein, R is hydrogen, or hydroxy protecting group, R1 and R2 are each independently alkyl of 1-15 carbon atoms, benzyl or cycloalkyl of 5-6 carbon atom which may have substituent(s), R3 is low alkyl, or low alkyl ester, R4 is aryl, or aryl substituted with halogen, alkoxy of 1-6 carbon atom, nitro groups which is useful as a synthetic intermediate of the 1′&bgr;-methylcarbapenem-type antibacterial agent.

Abstract: Provided are an inter-metal dielectric pattern and a method of forming the same. The pattern includes a lower interconnection disposed on a semiconductor substrate, a lower dielectric layer having a via hole exposing the lower interconnection and covering the semiconductor substrate where the lower interconnection is disposed, and an upper dielectric pattern and a lower capping pattern, which include a trench line exposing the via hole and sequentially stacked on the lower dielectric layer. The lower dielectric layer and the upper dielectric pattern are low k-dielectric layers formed of materials such as SiO2, SiOF, SiOC, and porous dielectric. The method includes forming an inter-metal dielectric layer including a lower dielectric layer and upper dielectric layer, which are sequentially stacked, on a lower interconnection formed on a semiconductor substrate. The inter-metal dielectric layer is patterned to form a via hole, which exposes the upper side of the lower interconnection.

Abstract: Methods for forming a metal wiring layer in a semiconductor device using a dual damascene process.

Abstract: A method for forming a metal wiring layer in a semiconductor device using a dual damascene process is provided. A stopper layer, an interlayer insulating layer, and a hard mask layer are sequentially formed on a semiconductor substrate having a conductive layer. A first photoresist pattern that comprises a first opening having a first width is formed on the hard mask layer. The hard mask layer and portions of the interlayer insulating layer are etched using the first photoresist pattern as an etching mask, thereby forming a partial via hole having the first width. The first photoresist pattern is removed. An organic material layer is coated on the semiconductor substrate having the partial via hole is formed to fill the partial via hole with the organic material layer. A second photoresist pattern that comprises a second opening aligned with the partial via hole and having a second width greater than the first width is formed on the coated semiconductor substrate.