Abstract: A method of forming an oxide layer includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. A surface of the substrate is treated to form an oxygen ion-rich surface. A spin-on-dielectric layer is formed on the oxygen ion-rich surface of the substrate. The present invention also provides a method of forming an oxide layer including the following steps. A substrate is provided. A surface of the substrate is treated with a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution or a surface of the substrate is treated with oxygen containing gas, to form an oxygen ion-rich surface. A spin-on-dielectric layer is formed on the oxygen ion-rich surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor substrate and a patterned conductive structure. The patterned conductive structure is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The patterned conductive structure includes a first silicon conductive layer, a second silicon conductive layer, an interface layer, a barrier layer, and a metal conductive layer. The second silicon conductive layer is disposed on the first silicon conductive layer. The interface layer is disposed between the first silicon conductive layer and the second silicon conductive layer, and the interface layer includes oxygen. The barrier layer is disposed on the second silicon conductive layer. The metal conductive layer is disposed on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A semiconductor memory device includes a semiconductor substrate and a patterned conductive structure. The patterned conductive structure is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. The patterned conductive structure includes a first silicon conductive layer, a second silicon conductive layer, an interface layer, a barrier layer, and a metal conductive layer. The second silicon conductive layer is disposed on the first silicon conductive layer. The interface layer is disposed between the first silicon conductive layer and the second silicon conductive layer, and the interface layer includes oxygen. The barrier layer is disposed on the second silicon conductive layer. The metal conductive layer is disposed on the barrier layer.

Abstract: A method of forming an oxide layer includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. A surface of the substrate is treated to form an oxygen ion-rich surface. A spin-on-dielectric layer is formed on the oxygen ion-rich surface of the substrate. The present invention also provides a method of forming an oxide layer including the following steps. A substrate is provided. A surface of the substrate is treated with a hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) solution or a surface of the substrate is treated with oxygen containing gas, to form an oxygen ion-rich surface. A spin-on-dielectric layer is formed on the oxygen ion-rich surface of the substrate.

Abstract: A spin-on-dielectric process includes the following steps. A substrate is provided. A flowable material is spread on a surface of the substrate to forma spin-on-dielectric layer on the substrate, wherein the flowable material is heated to a temperature higher than 25° C.