Abstract: A semiconductor device includes a damascene structure and an air gap embedded in the damascene dielectric layer. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device includes depositing a metal barrier in advance as an etch stop, forming a copper damascene interconnect structure, forming an air gap, and depositing a photosensitive passivation material on the air gap.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 27, 2006
Date of Patent:
October 13, 2009
Assignees:
Shanghai IC R&D Center, Shanghai Huahong (Group) Co., Ltd