Kevin L. Witt

Abstract

A multilayer metallization based upon an alloy of Titanium and Tungsten (30:70 atomic %), has been developed and evaluated. Using AES, XPS and RBS analysis techniques, a process to simultaneously form a refractory oxy-nitride diffusion barrier over a silicide contact has been characterized. By placing 300 Angstrom films' of Ti:W in an 800 mTorr ammonia environment at 800C, it is been demonstrated that silicides and oxy-nitrides of Titanium and Tungsten form in layers, with an overall thickness of 540 Angstroms. A test chip has been designed and fabricated using an nMOS process including the new metallization. Utilizing test structures such as Van Der Pauw resistors, Cross Bridge Kelvin Resistors and Diodes, the effectiveness of the barrier at 500C has been demonstrated and characterized.

Library of Congress Subject Headings

Integrated circuits--Very large scale integration--Design and construction; Integrated circuits--Materials; Metallizing; Metallic films

Publication Date

7-15-1992

Document Type

Thesis

Department, Program, or Center

Center for Materials Science and Engineering

Advisor

Kurinec, Santosh

Advisor/Committee Member

Turkman, Renan

Advisor/Committee Member

Lindberg, Vern

Comments

Note: imported from RIT’s Digital Media Library running on DSpace to RIT Scholar Works. Physical copy available through RIT's The Wallace Library at: TK7874 .W588 1992

Campus

RIT – Main Campus

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