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本發明是有關於一種晶圓級的封裝技術,且特別是有關於一種穿透矽通道(Through-Silicon Via)結構的製造方法。This invention relates to a wafer level packaging technique, and more particularly to a method of fabricating a Through-Silicon Via structure.
由於電子元件(例如電晶體、二極體、電阻及電容等)的積體密度持續增加,有更多元件被納入單一晶粒之中。但是當元件數量增加時,晶圓的內連線數目和長度必須大幅度增加,電路阻容延遲(RC Delay)和能量消耗也會跟著增加。As the bulk density of electronic components (such as transistors, diodes, resistors, capacitors, etc.) continues to increase, more components are incorporated into a single die. However, as the number of components increases, the number and length of interconnects of the wafer must increase significantly, and the RC delay and energy consumption increase.
為解決上述限制,習知技術採用系統晶片(System on Chip,SoC)和系統封裝(System in Package,SiP)等二維空間或三維空間的構裝方式,將多顆晶片封裝成一個封裝元件,以使單一晶粒容納更多元件,達到小型化、高效能的需求。然而傳統的二維空間或三維空間構裝技術,晶片之間多以打線接合(Wire bonding)或覆晶技術(Flip Chip)互連(Interconnection)。當堆疊的晶片數目增加時,晶片尺寸也跟著增加,所需的銲線長度則越長,也因此影響了整個封裝系統的效能。In order to solve the above limitation, the conventional technology uses a two-dimensional space or a three-dimensional space such as a system on chip (SoC) and a system in package (SiP) to package a plurality of chips into one package component. In order to accommodate more components in a single die, the need for miniaturization and high performance is achieved. However, in the conventional two-dimensional space or three-dimensional space-mounting technology, wire bonding or Flip Chip interconnection (Interconnection) is often used between the wafers. As the number of stacked wafers increases, the wafer size also increases, and the longer the required wire length, thus affecting the performance of the entire package system.
近年來,業界誕生新的三維空間互連構裝技術一穿透矽通道(Through Silicon Via;TSV)技術。穿透矽通道是一種通過矽晶圓或晶粒的垂直電連接件,經由內部接線提供對垂直對準之電子元件的互連,可顯著地增加內連線的線寬和速度,降低電力耗損,更可減少多晶片電子電路之複雜性及總尺寸。In recent years, the industry has created a new three-dimensional space interconnect technology, a Through Silicon Via (TSV) technology. The through-pass channel is a vertical electrical connection through a germanium wafer or die that provides interconnection of vertically aligned electronic components via internal wiring, which significantly increases the line width and speed of the interconnect and reduces power consumption. It also reduces the complexity and overall size of multi-chip electronic circuits.
根據本發明的目的,在提供一種穿透矽通道結構的製造方法,包括下述步驟:首先提供包含有依序堆疊之基材及內層介電層(Internal Layer Dielectric,ILD)的堆疊結構,其中堆疊結構具有一個穿過內層介電層,並延伸進入基材中的開口。接著,依序於堆疊結構及開口的側壁上,形成隔離層以及金屬阻障層,並於堆疊結構上,提供上層金屬層,以填充此一開口。然後,以金屬阻障層作為停止層,進行第一平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分上層金屬。然後,以內層介電層作為停止層,進行第二平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分上層金屬、一部分金屬阻障層以及一部分隔離層,其中第二平坦化製程具有藉由光干涉值(light interferometry)或機電電流(motor current)所決定的研磨終點。In accordance with an object of the present invention, a method of fabricating a through-channel structure is provided, comprising the steps of: first providing a stacked structure comprising a sequentially stacked substrate and an inner layer dielectric (ILD); Wherein the stacked structure has an opening through the inner dielectric layer and extending into the substrate. Next, an isolation layer and a metal barrier layer are formed on the sidewalls of the stacked structure and the opening, and an upper metal layer is provided on the stacked structure to fill the opening. Then, using the metal barrier layer as a stop layer, a first planarization process is performed to remove a portion of the upper metal. Then, using the inner dielectric layer as the stop layer, performing a second planarization process, thereby removing a portion of the upper metal, a portion of the metal barrier layer, and a portion of the isolation layer, wherein the second planarization process has a light interferometry (light interferometry) Or the end of the grinding determined by the motor current.
在本發明的一實施例之中,第一平坦化製程係一化學機械研磨(Chemical Mechanical Polishing;CMP)製程,其用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,實質小於用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率。其中,用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。在本發明的一實施例之中,用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於等於100。In an embodiment of the invention, the first planarization process is a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process for removing the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer, which is substantially smaller than that for removing the upper metal layer. The polishing rate of the layer. Wherein, the polishing rate for removing the upper metal layer and the polishing rate for removing the metal barrier layer are substantially greater than two. In an embodiment of the invention, the polishing rate for removing the upper metal layer and the polishing rate for removing the metal barrier layer are substantially greater than or equal to 100.
在本發明的一實施例之中,第一平坦化製程,具有藉由發生於上層金屬層與金屬阻障層之間的光反射變化所決定研磨終點。第二平坦化製程的研磨終點,係藉由發生於內層介電層與隔離層之間的光干涉值變化或渦電流回饋強度變化所決定。其中這些研磨終點係藉由白光干涉儀(white-light interferometer)或渦電流檢測器所決定。In an embodiment of the invention, the first planarization process has a polishing end point determined by a change in light reflection occurring between the upper metal layer and the metal barrier layer. The polishing end point of the second planarization process is determined by a change in optical interference value or a change in eddy current feedback intensity occurring between the inner dielectric layer and the isolation layer. These polishing endpoints are determined by a white-light interferometer or an eddy current detector.
在本發明的一實施例之中,在提供上層金屬層之前,還包括在金屬阻障層上進行一晶種沉積。In an embodiment of the invention, prior to providing the upper metal layer, a seed deposition is performed on the metal barrier layer.
根據本發明的另一目的,在提供一種穿透矽通道結構的製造方法,包括下述步驟:首先提供一個堆疊結構,包括依序堆疊的基材及內層介電層,其中堆疊結構具有一個開口穿過內層介電層,並延伸進入基材中。接著,依序於堆疊結構及開口的側壁上,形成隔離層以及金屬阻障層;再於堆疊結構上,提供上層金屬層,以填充開口。然後,以金屬阻障層作為停止層,進行第一平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分上層金屬。之後,以隔離層作為停止層,再進行第二平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分的上層金屬及一部分的金屬阻障層,其中第二平坦化製程,具有藉由光干涉值或機電電流所決定的研磨終點。以內層介電層作為停止層,進行第三平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分的上層金屬、一部分的金屬阻障層及一部分的隔離層,其中第三平坦化製程,具有藉由光干涉值或機電電流所決定的研磨終點。According to another object of the present invention, there is provided a method of fabricating a through-channel structure comprising the steps of first providing a stacked structure comprising sequentially stacked substrates and an inner dielectric layer, wherein the stacked structure has a The opening passes through the inner dielectric layer and extends into the substrate. Next, an isolation layer and a metal barrier layer are formed on the sidewalls of the stacked structure and the opening; and on the stacked structure, an upper metal layer is provided to fill the opening. Then, using the metal barrier layer as a stop layer, a first planarization process is performed to remove a portion of the upper metal. Thereafter, the isolation layer is used as a stop layer, and then a second planarization process is performed to remove a portion of the upper metal and a portion of the metal barrier layer, wherein the second planarization process is determined by optical interference values or electromechanical currents. The grinding end point. Performing a third planarization process by using the inner dielectric layer as a stop layer, thereby removing a portion of the upper metal, a portion of the metal barrier layer, and a portion of the isolation layer, wherein the third planarization process has a light interference value or The end point of the grinding determined by the electromechanical current.
在本發明的一實施例之中,第一平坦化製程,係一種化學機械研磨製程,其用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,實質小於用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率。In an embodiment of the invention, the first planarization process is a chemical mechanical polishing process for removing the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer, substantially less than the polishing rate used to remove the upper metal layer.
在本發明的另一實施例之中,第一平坦化製程,具有藉由發生於上層金屬層與金屬阻障層之間的光反射值變化所決定的研磨終點。在本發明的一實施例之中,第二平坦化製程的研磨終點,係藉由發生於金屬阻障層與隔離層之間的光干涉值變化或渦電流回饋強度變化所決定。在本發明的一實施例之中,第三平坦化製程的研磨終點,係藉由發生於內層介電層與隔離層之間的光干涉值變化或渦電流回饋強度變化所決定。其中這些研磨終點係藉由白光干涉儀所決定。In another embodiment of the present invention, the first planarization process has a polishing end point determined by a change in light reflection value occurring between the upper metal layer and the metal barrier layer. In an embodiment of the invention, the polishing end point of the second planarization process is determined by a change in optical interference value or a change in eddy current feedback intensity occurring between the metal barrier layer and the isolation layer. In an embodiment of the invention, the polishing end point of the third planarization process is determined by a change in optical interference value or an eddy current feedback intensity occurring between the inner dielectric layer and the isolation layer. These polishing endpoints are determined by a white light interferometer.
根據本發明的又一目的,在提供一種穿透矽通道結構的製造方法,包括下述步驟:首先提供一個包括依序堆疊的基材、內層介電層及介電停止層的堆疊結構。其中堆疊結構具有一個開口,其穿過介電停止層和內層介電層,並延伸進入基材中。接著,依序於堆疊結構及開口的側壁上,形成隔離層以及金屬阻障層;再於堆疊結構上,提供上層金屬層,以填充開口。然後,以金屬阻障層作為停止層,進行第一平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分的上層金屬,其中第一平坦化製程,用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,實質小於用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率。然後,以介電停止層作為停止層,進行第二平坦化製程,藉以移除一部分的上層金屬、一部分的金屬阻障層以及一部分的隔離層,其中第二平坦化製程用來移除隔離層的研磨速率,實質大於用來移除介電停止層的研磨速率。之後,再以內層介電層作為停止層,進行第三平坦化製程,藉以移除介電停止層、一部分的上層金屬層、一部分的金屬阻障層和一部分的隔離層,其中第三平坦化製程用來移除介電停止層的研磨速率,實質大於用來移除內層介電層的研磨速率。According to still another object of the present invention, there is provided a method of fabricating a through-channel structure comprising the steps of first providing a stacked structure comprising a substrate, an inner dielectric layer and a dielectric stop layer which are sequentially stacked. Wherein the stacked structure has an opening that passes through the dielectric stop layer and the inner dielectric layer and extends into the substrate. Next, an isolation layer and a metal barrier layer are formed on the sidewalls of the stacked structure and the opening; and on the stacked structure, an upper metal layer is provided to fill the opening. Then, using the metal barrier layer as the stop layer, performing a first planarization process, thereby removing a portion of the upper metal, wherein the first planarization process is used to remove the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer, which is substantially smaller than In addition to the polishing rate of the upper metal layer. Then, using the dielectric stop layer as a stop layer, a second planarization process is performed to remove a portion of the upper metal, a portion of the metal barrier layer, and a portion of the isolation layer, wherein the second planarization process is used to remove the isolation layer The polishing rate is substantially greater than the polishing rate used to remove the dielectric stop layer. Then, using the inner dielectric layer as a stop layer, a third planarization process is performed to remove the dielectric stop layer, a portion of the upper metal layer, a portion of the metal barrier layer, and a portion of the isolation layer, wherein the third planarization layer The polishing rate used to remove the dielectric stop layer is substantially greater than the polishing rate used to remove the inner dielectric layer.
在本發明的一實施例之中,介電停止層的材質,係選自於由氮化矽(SiN)、氮碳化矽(SiCN)、碳化矽(SiC)以及其任意組合所形成的一族群。In an embodiment of the invention, the material of the dielectric stop layer is selected from the group consisting of tantalum nitride (SiN), niobium oxynitride (SiCN), tantalum carbide (SiC), and any combination thereof. .
在本發明的一實施例之中,第一平坦化製程,係一種化學機械研磨製程,其用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。在本發明的一實施例之中,用來移除上層金屬層的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於等於100。In an embodiment of the invention, the first planarization process is a chemical mechanical polishing process for removing the polishing rate of the upper metal layer and the polishing rate for removing the metal barrier layer. The ratio is substantially greater than 2. In an embodiment of the invention, the polishing rate for removing the upper metal layer and the polishing rate for removing the metal barrier layer are substantially greater than or equal to 100.
在本發明的一實施例之中,第二平坦化製程係一種化學機械研磨製程,其用來移除隔離層的研磨速率與用來移除介電停止層的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。In an embodiment of the invention, the second planarization process is a chemical mechanical polishing process for removing the polishing rate of the isolation layer and the polishing rate for removing the dielectric stop layer, the ratio of the two is substantially Greater than 2.
在本發明的一實施例之中,第三平坦化製程係一種化學機械研磨製程,而用來移除介電停止層的研磨速率與用來移除內層介電層的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。In an embodiment of the invention, the third planarization process is a chemical mechanical polishing process for removing the polishing rate of the dielectric stop layer and the polishing rate for removing the inner dielectric layer, both The ratio is substantially greater than 2.
根據上述,本發明的一些實施例,係提供一種藉由量測正在進行平坦化製程的結構層所發出的光反射值以及光干涉值或機電電流,來決定研磨終點的方法,並將其運用在穿透矽通道結構的製程中。其中,穿透矽通道結構係形成在一個包含有依序堆疊之基材和內層介電層的堆疊結構之中。而為了形成此一穿透矽通道結構,必須進行至少一次以上的平坦化製程,以部分地移除後續形成在內層介電層上的隔離層、金屬阻障層和上層金屬層。在平坦化製程進行中,先以光反射強弱來決定金屬阻障層的研磨終點,再以白光照射之干涉值或是以渦電流回饋強度的變化,來決定隔離層和上層金屬的研磨終點。進而可以精確地將平坦化製程停止於相鄰二層之間的介面上。在本發明的另一些實施例中,係在內層介電層與上層金屬層之間提供一介電停止層層,藉由化學機械研磨的研漿,對不同材質產生的不同選擇比,配合量測研磨速率的變化值,亦可精確掌握平坦化製程的研磨終點。According to the above, some embodiments of the present invention provide a method for determining the polishing end point by measuring the light reflection value and the light interference value or electromechanical current emitted by the structural layer that is undergoing the planarization process, and applying the same. In the process of penetrating the 矽 channel structure. Wherein, the penetrating ruthenium channel structure is formed in a stacked structure comprising a substrate and a dielectric layer which are sequentially stacked. In order to form the through-pass channel structure, at least one more planarization process must be performed to partially remove the isolation layer, the metal barrier layer and the upper metal layer which are subsequently formed on the inner dielectric layer. In the flattening process, the polishing end point of the metal barrier layer is determined by the intensity of the light reflection, and the interference end of the white layer and the eddy current feedback intensity are used to determine the polishing end point of the isolation layer and the upper layer metal. In turn, the planarization process can be accurately stopped at the interface between adjacent two layers. In other embodiments of the present invention, a dielectric stop layer is provided between the inner dielectric layer and the upper metal layer, and the different selection ratios of different materials are matched by the chemical mechanical polishing slurry. Measuring the change in the polishing rate, you can also accurately grasp the grinding end of the flattening process.
若將平坦化製程分成複數個研磨步驟,則使用上述方法來決定研磨終點,可精確地控制研磨厚度,並增進晶圓表面平整度及控制製程穩定度。If the planarization process is divided into a plurality of polishing steps, the above method is used to determine the polishing end point, the polishing thickness can be precisely controlled, and the wafer surface flatness can be improved and the process stability can be controlled.
以下內容係以較佳實施例詳述本發明的製造與使用。值得注意的是本發明所提出的是一些可行的發明概念,可在不同的特殊實施例中得到體現。而以下所述的實施例只是描述製造與使用本發明的特定方式,並非用以限制本發明的範圍。實施例中所有圖式與說明,相似的圖示號碼將用以標示相似的元件。The following is a detailed description of the manufacture and use of the present invention in the preferred embodiments. It is to be noted that the present invention is directed to some possible inventive concepts that can be embodied in various specific embodiments. The embodiments described below are merely illustrative of specific ways of making and using the invention, and are not intended to limit the scope of the invention. All figures and descriptions in the embodiments, like reference numerals, will be used to identify similar elements.
圖1A至圖1E,係根據本發明的一較佳實施例所繪示的一種製造穿透矽通道結構116的製程剖面圖。請參照圖1A,首先提供包括矽基材102和內層介電層106的堆疊結構12。其中內層介電層106形成於矽基材102之上,並且具有,例如導線、電晶體、二極體、電阻及電容等,積體電路元件104。再於堆疊結構中形成至少一個開口108。其中,內層介電層106較佳係低介電常數(low-k)材質層,或是由,例如氮化矽(SiN)、氮碳化矽(SiCN)、碳化矽(SiC)、二氧化矽(SiO2)、未摻雜的矽玻璃(Undoped Silicate Glass,USG)、四乙氧基矽烷(Tetraethoxysliane,TEOS)等介電材質或其任意組合所構成。1A-1E are cross-sectional views of a process for fabricating a through-pass channel structure 116, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 1A, a stacked structure 12 including a tantalum substrate 102 and an inner dielectric layer 106 is first provided. The inner dielectric layer 106 is formed on the germanium substrate 102 and has integrated circuit elements 104 such as wires, transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors. At least one opening 108 is formed in the stacked structure. The inner dielectric layer 106 is preferably a low-k material layer, or is, for example, tantalum nitride (SiN), tantalum carbide (SiCN), tantalum carbide (SiC), dioxide. A dielectric material such as ytterbium (SiO2), undoped bismuth glass (USG), tetraethoxy decane (TEOS), or any combination thereof.
請參照第1B圖,堆疊結構12的開口108,穿透內層介電層106並延伸進入矽基材102之中。接著在堆疊結構12及開口108的側壁108b上,依序形成隔離層112和金屬阻障層118。在本發明的一些實施例之中,隔離層112是絕緣材料如氧化矽、氮化矽或其組合,用以使穿透矽通道結構116與矽基材102絕緣;金屬阻障層118是由,例如氮化鈦(TiN)、鈦Titanium(Ti)、氮化鉭(TaN)或上述材質之任意組合所構成。Referring to FIG. 1B, the opening 108 of the stacked structure 12 penetrates the inner dielectric layer 106 and extends into the crucible substrate 102. Next, on the stacked structure 12 and the sidewall 108b of the opening 108, an isolation layer 112 and a metal barrier layer 118 are sequentially formed. In some embodiments of the present invention, the isolation layer 112 is an insulating material such as tantalum oxide, tantalum nitride or a combination thereof to insulate the through-channel structure 116 from the tantalum substrate 102; the metal barrier layer 118 is For example, titanium nitride (TiN), titanium Titanium (Ti), tantalum nitride (TaN) or any combination of the above materials.
接著,在堆疊結構12上進行一金屬填充製程,以金屬材質,例如銅(Cu)或鋁(Al),填充開口108,並於堆疊結構12的內層介電層106上,形成上層金屬層114(如第1C圖所繪示)。在本發明的一些較佳實施例之中,在進行金屬填充製程,以形成上層金屬層114之前,會在金屬阻障層118上形成一晶種層122。晶種層112較佳地與上層金屬層114具有相同的材料,例如利用電鍍所形成的銅(Cu)。Next, a metal filling process is performed on the stacked structure 12, and the opening 108 is filled with a metal material such as copper (Cu) or aluminum (Al), and an upper metal layer is formed on the inner dielectric layer 106 of the stacked structure 12. 114 (as shown in Figure 1C). In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, a seed layer 122 is formed over the metal barrier layer 118 prior to the metal fill process to form the upper metal layer 114. The seed layer 112 preferably has the same material as the upper metal layer 114, such as copper (Cu) formed by electroplating.
之後,進行第一平坦化製程,例如進行化學機械研磨製程,移除位於金屬阻障層118上方的上層金屬層114,並將化學機械研磨製程,終止於金屬阻障層118上(如圖1D所繪示)。其中化學機械研磨製程,移除金屬阻障層118的研磨速率與移除上層金屬層114的研磨速率不同。Thereafter, a first planarization process is performed, such as performing a chemical mechanical polishing process, removing the upper metal layer 114 over the metal barrier layer 118, and terminating the chemical mechanical polishing process on the metal barrier layer 118 (FIG. 1D) Drawn). In the chemical mechanical polishing process, the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer 118 is removed differently from the polishing rate of the upper metal layer 114.
在本發明的一些實施例之中,第一平坦化製程移除金屬阻障層118的研磨速率,小於移除上層金屬層114的研磨速率。其中,用來移除上層金屬層114的研磨速率,以及用來移除金屬阻障層118的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。在本發明的較佳實施例之中,用來移除上層金屬層114的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層118的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於等於100。In some embodiments of the invention, the first planarization process removes the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer 118 less than the polishing rate of the upper metal layer 114. Wherein, the polishing rate for removing the upper metal layer 114 and the polishing rate for removing the metal barrier layer 118 are substantially greater than two. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the ratio of the polishing rate used to remove the upper metal layer 114 to the polishing rate used to remove the metal barrier layer 118 is substantially greater than or equal to 100.
一般而言,想要以習知方法,精確地決定化學機械研磨製程的研磨終點,是相當困難的。例如,若預定將化學機械研磨製程停止於金屬阻障層118上,當研漿(slurry)接觸到金屬阻障層118的同時,化學機械研磨製程的進行通常很難馬上停止,而會在金屬阻障層118上發生過研磨(over polishing)的現象。In general, it is quite difficult to accurately determine the polishing end of the CMP process by conventional methods. For example, if the chemical mechanical polishing process is scheduled to stop on the metal barrier layer 118, while the slurry contacts the metal barrier layer 118, the chemical mechanical polishing process is usually difficult to stop immediately, but will be in the metal. Over-grinding occurs on the barrier layer 118.
在本發明的一些實施例之中,利用上述研磨速率的差異,再選擇地搭配研磨終點偵測系統(In-Situ Rate Monitor;ISRM)來判定平坦化終點,可以更精確地控制平坦化製程,使其研磨步驟停止於金屬阻障層118上。又由於,金屬阻障層118與上層金屬層114對於相同研漿的抗蝕性不同,因此藉由控制化學機械研磨製程移除金屬阻障層118的研磨速率和移除上層金屬層114的研磨速率,可以使平坦化之後的金屬阻障層118與上層金屬層114,具有相同的水平高度。In some embodiments of the present invention, the flattening end point is determined by using the difference in the polishing rate and the In-Situ Rate Monitor (ISRM) to determine the flattening process more accurately. The grinding step is stopped on the metal barrier layer 118. Moreover, since the metal barrier layer 118 and the upper metal layer 114 are different in corrosion resistance to the same slurry, the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer 118 is removed by controlling the chemical mechanical polishing process and the polishing of the upper metal layer 114 is removed. The rate can be such that the metal barrier layer 118 after planarization has the same level as the upper metal layer 114.
不過另一方面,第一平坦化製程移的研磨終點,也可以使用其他方法來決定。在本發明的一些實施例之中,第一平坦化製程,係利用紅光雷射偵測器,藉由偵測發生於上層金屬層114與金屬阻障層118之間的反射光強度變化來決定研磨終點。On the other hand, however, the end point of the first flattening process can also be determined using other methods. In some embodiments of the present invention, the first planarization process utilizes a red laser detector to detect changes in reflected light intensity occurring between the upper metal layer 114 and the metal barrier layer 118. Determine the end point of the grinding.
在這些實施例之中,是採用(In-Situ Rate Monitor,ISRM)紅光雷射偵測器來量測第一平坦化製程的研磨終點。由於,在第一平坦化製程進行中,金屬阻障層118和上層金屬114,受到紅光雷射照射之後,皆會產生不同的光反射值。當第一平坦化製程進行到金屬阻障層118和上層金屬114的介面時,光反射值會產生變化。而藉由量測這個光反射值的變化,可以決定第一平坦化製程的研磨終點,將第一平坦化製程停止於金屬阻障層118和上層金屬114的介面上。Among these embodiments, an In-Situ Rate Monitor (ISRM) red laser detector is used to measure the polishing end point of the first planarization process. Since, during the first planarization process, the metal barrier layer 118 and the upper metal 114 are exposed to a red laser, different light reflection values are generated. When the first planarization process proceeds to the interface of the metal barrier layer 118 and the upper metal 114, the light reflection value changes. By measuring the change in the light reflection value, the polishing end point of the first planarization process can be determined, and the first planarization process is stopped on the interface of the metal barrier layer 118 and the upper metal 114.
然後,以內層介電層106為終止層,再進行第二平坦化製程,較佳亦為化學機械研磨製程,移除一部分的上層金屬層114、一部分的金屬阻障層118以及一部分的隔離層112,以形成穿透矽通道結構116(如圖1E所繪示)。Then, the inner dielectric layer 106 is used as a termination layer, and then a second planarization process, preferably a chemical mechanical polishing process, removes a portion of the upper metal layer 114, a portion of the metal barrier layer 118, and a portion of the isolation layer. 112 to form a through-pass channel structure 116 (as depicted in Figure 1E).
第二平坦化製程是採用白光干涉儀,藉由量測光干涉變化來決定的研磨終點。由於,在第二平坦化製程進行中,內層介電層106和隔離層112,受到白光照射之後,皆會產生不同的光干涉值。當第二平坦化製程進行到內層介電層106和隔離層112的介面時,光干涉值會產生變化。而藉由量測這個光干涉值會的變化,可以精確地將第二平坦化製程停止於內層介電層106與隔離層112的介面上。因此,可以保護填充於開口108中的內層介電層106免於過蝕。The second planarization process is a white light interferometer that determines the endpoint of the polishing by measuring the change in light interference. Since, during the second planarization process, the inner dielectric layer 106 and the isolation layer 112 are subjected to white light, and different light interference values are generated. When the second planarization process proceeds to the interface of the inner dielectric layer 106 and the isolation layer 112, the light interference value changes. By measuring the change in the interference value of the light, the second planarization process can be accurately stopped on the interface between the inner dielectric layer 106 and the isolation layer 112. Therefore, the inner dielectric layer 106 filled in the opening 108 can be protected from over-etching.
在本實施例之中,第二平坦化製程的研磨終點,係採用白光干涉儀,藉由觀察發生於內層介電層106與隔離層112之間的光干涉的光譜變化變化所決定。In the present embodiment, the polishing end point of the second planarization process is determined by observing a change in the spectral change of light interference occurring between the inner dielectric layer 106 and the isolation layer 112 using a white light interferometer.
另外,第二平坦化製程的研磨終點,還可以藉由感應研磨機械的機電電流變化來加以決定。例如,由於研磨機械對於不同研磨環境(例如不同層)時,所承受的磨擦力便會有所不同。而磨擦力的變化,可藉由感應金屬研磨墊的渦電流回饋強度的變化來顯現。當平坦化製程進行到相鄰二層的介面時,研磨機械所承受的磨擦力會產生變化,進而導致渦電流的回饋強度隨之改變。也就是說,當第二平坦化製程進行到內層介電層106和隔離層112的介面時,可採用一個渦電流感測器來量測這個渦電流回饋強度的變化,並使第二平坦化製程精確地停止於內層介電層106與隔離層112的介面上。In addition, the polishing end point of the second planarization process can also be determined by the electromechanical current change of the induction polishing machine. For example, the frictional forces experienced by the grinding machine may vary for different abrasive environments (eg, different layers). The change in frictional force can be manifested by a change in the eddy current feedback intensity of the inductive metal polishing pad. When the planarization process proceeds to the interface of the adjacent two layers, the frictional force experienced by the grinding machine changes, which in turn causes the feedback strength of the eddy current to change accordingly. That is, when the second planarization process proceeds to the interface between the inner dielectric layer 106 and the isolation layer 112, an eddy current sensor can be used to measure the variation of the eddy current feedback intensity and make the second flat The process is precisely stopped at the interface of the inner dielectric layer 106 and the isolation layer 112.
除此之外,其他由研磨機械所釋出的機電電流變化,例如磁阻所產生的電流變化,都可用以決定第二平坦化製程的研磨終點。由於研磨終點偵測系統、ISRM紅光雷射偵測器、白光干涉儀以及渦電流感測器的操作使用,係已為該領域中具有通常知識者所習知,以下不再加以贅述。In addition, other changes in electromechanical currents released by the grinding machine, such as changes in current produced by the magnetoresistance, can be used to determine the end point of the second planarization process. The operational use of the polishing endpoint detection system, the ISRM red laser detector, the white light interferometer, and the eddy current sensor is well known to those of ordinary skill in the art and will not be described below.
圖2A至圖2C係根據本發明的另一較佳實施例所繪示的一種製造穿透矽通道結構216的製程剖面圖。本實施例係延續第1C圖的結構,與第1A圖至第1E圖所示之實施例間的差別,僅在於選擇的研磨終止層有所不同。2A-2C are cross-sectional views of a process for fabricating a through-pass channel structure 216, in accordance with another preferred embodiment of the present invention. This embodiment is a continuation of the structure of Fig. 1C, and the difference from the embodiment shown in Figs. 1A to 1E is only that the selected polishing stop layer is different.
請參照圖2A,以金屬阻障層218作為終止層,進行第一平坦化製程,例如進行化學機械研磨製程,移除位於金屬阻障層218上方的上層金屬層214。其中化學機械研磨製程移除金屬阻障層218的研磨速率與移除上層金屬層214的研磨速率不同。Referring to FIG. 2A, a first planarization process is performed using the metal barrier layer 218 as a termination layer, such as a chemical mechanical polishing process to remove the upper metal layer 214 over the metal barrier layer 218. The polishing rate of the chemical mechanical polishing process to remove the metal barrier layer 218 is different from the polishing rate of the upper metal layer 214.
在本發明的一些實施例之中,第一平坦化製程移除金屬阻障層218的研磨速率,小於移除上層金屬層214的研磨速率。其中,用來移除上層金屬層214的研磨速率和用來移除金屬阻障層218的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。在本發明的較佳實施例之中,用來移除上層金屬層214的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層218的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於等於100。In some embodiments of the invention, the first planarization process removes the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer 218 less than the polishing rate of the upper metal layer 214. Therein, the polishing rate used to remove the upper metal layer 214 and the polishing rate used to remove the metal barrier layer 218 are substantially greater than two. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the polishing rate used to remove the upper metal layer 214 and the polishing rate used to remove the metal barrier layer 218 are substantially greater than or equal to 100.
不過另一方面,第一平坦化製程移的研磨終點,也可以使用其他方法來決定。例如,在本發明的一些實施例之中,第一平坦化製程,是採用ISRM紅光雷射偵測器,藉由量測發生於上層金屬層214與金屬阻障層218之間的光反射變化,來決定的研磨終點。On the other hand, however, the end point of the first flattening process can also be determined using other methods. For example, in some embodiments of the present invention, the first planarization process is performed by measuring an optical reflection between the upper metal layer 214 and the metal barrier layer 218 by using an ISRM red laser detector. Change to determine the end of the grinding.
然後,以隔離層212作為終止層,再進行第二平坦化製程,較佳亦為化學機械研磨製程,移除一部分的上層金屬層214以及一部分的金屬阻障層218(如圖2B所繪示)。第二平坦化製程是採用白光干涉儀,藉由量測光干涉變化來決定的研磨終點。其中,第二平坦化製程的研磨終點,係藉由發生於金屬阻障層218與隔離層212之間的光干涉值變化所決定。Then, using the isolation layer 212 as a termination layer, and then performing a second planarization process, preferably a chemical mechanical polishing process, removing a portion of the upper metal layer 214 and a portion of the metal barrier layer 218 (as shown in FIG. 2B) ). The second planarization process is a white light interferometer that determines the endpoint of the polishing by measuring the change in light interference. The polishing end point of the second planarization process is determined by the change in the interference value of the light occurring between the metal barrier layer 218 and the isolation layer 212.
然後,以內層介電層206作為終止層,再進行第三平坦化製程,較佳亦為化學機械研磨製程,移除位於內層介電層206上方的一部分隔離層212,以及一部分的上層金屬層214和一部分的金屬阻障層218,以形成穿透矽通道結構216。(如圖2C所繪示)。和第二平坦化製程一樣,第三平坦化製程也是採用白光干涉儀,藉由量測光干涉變化來決定的研磨終點。其中,第三平坦化製程的研磨終點,係藉由發生於內層介電層206與隔離層212之間的光干涉值變化所決定。Then, the inner dielectric layer 206 is used as the termination layer, and then a third planarization process, preferably a chemical mechanical polishing process, removes a portion of the isolation layer 212 above the inner dielectric layer 206, and a portion of the upper metal layer. Layer 214 and a portion of metal barrier layer 218 form a through-pass channel structure 216. (as shown in Figure 2C). Like the second planarization process, the third planarization process is also a white light interferometer that determines the endpoint of the polishing by measuring the change in optical interference. The polishing end point of the third planarization process is determined by the change in the interference value of the light occurring between the inner dielectric layer 206 and the isolation layer 212.
同理,上述實施例的第二平坦化製程和第三第二平坦化製程的研磨終點,亦可以藉由量測金屬阻障層218與隔離層212以及內層介電層206與隔離層212之間的渦電流回饋強度的變化,來加以決定。Similarly, the polishing end points of the second planarization process and the third second planarization process of the above embodiments may also measure the metal barrier layer 218 and the isolation layer 212 and the inner dielectric layer 206 and the isolation layer 212. The change between the eddy current feedback strength is determined.
第3A圖至第3G圖係根據本發明的一較佳實施例所繪示的一種製造穿透矽通道結構316的製程剖面圖。請參照第3A圖,首先提供包括基材302、內層介電層306和介電停止層301的堆疊結構32。其中內層介電層306形成於矽基材302之上,並且具有,例如導線、電晶體、二極體、電阻及電容等,積體電路元件304。再於堆疊結構中形成一開口308。內層介電層306較佳係低介電常數材質層,或是由,例如氮化矽、氮碳化矽、碳化矽、二氧化矽、未摻雜的矽玻璃、四乙氧基矽烷等,介電材質所構成。介電停止層301的材質,較佳係選自於由氮化矽(SiN)、氮碳化矽(SiCN)、碳化矽(SiC)以及其任意組合所形成的一族群。3A through 3G are cross-sectional views of a process for fabricating a through-pass channel structure 316, in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention. Referring to FIG. 3A, a stacked structure 32 including a substrate 302, an inner dielectric layer 306, and a dielectric stop layer 301 is first provided. The inner dielectric layer 306 is formed on the germanium substrate 302 and has integrated circuit elements 304 such as wires, transistors, diodes, resistors, and capacitors. An opening 308 is formed in the stacked structure. The inner dielectric layer 306 is preferably a low dielectric constant material layer, or is made of, for example, tantalum nitride, tantalum carbide, tantalum carbide, hafnium oxide, undoped germanium glass, tetraethoxy germane, and the like. Made of dielectric material. The material of the dielectric stop layer 301 is preferably selected from the group consisting of tantalum nitride (SiN), niobium oxynitride (SiCN), tantalum carbide (SiC), and any combination thereof.
請參照第3B圖,堆疊結構32的開口308穿透內層介電層306和介電停止層301,並延伸進入矽基材302之中。接著在堆疊結構32及開口308的側壁308b上,依序形成隔離層312和金屬阻障層318(如第3C圖所繪示)。在本發明的一些實施例之中,隔離層312是絕緣材料如氧化矽、氮化矽或其組合,用以使穿透矽通道結構316與矽基材302絕緣;金屬阻障層318是由,例如氮化鈦、鈦、氮化鉭或上述材質之任意組合所構成。Referring to FIG. 3B, the opening 308 of the stacked structure 32 penetrates the inner dielectric layer 306 and the dielectric stop layer 301 and extends into the crucible substrate 302. Next, on the stacked structure 32 and the sidewall 308b of the opening 308, an isolation layer 312 and a metal barrier layer 318 are formed in sequence (as shown in FIG. 3C). In some embodiments of the present invention, the isolation layer 312 is an insulating material such as tantalum oxide, tantalum nitride or a combination thereof to insulate the through-channel structure 316 from the tantalum substrate 302; the metal barrier layer 318 is For example, titanium nitride, titanium, tantalum nitride or any combination of the above materials is used.
接著,在堆疊結構32上進行一金屬填充製程,以金屬材料,例如銅或鋁,填充開口308,並於堆疊結構32的內層介電層306上,形成上層金屬層314(如第3D圖所繪示)。在本發明的一些較佳實施例之中,在進行金屬填充製程,以形成上層金屬層314之前,會在金屬阻障層318上形成晶種層322。晶種層322較佳地與上層金屬層314具有相同的材料,例如利用電鍍所形成的銅(Cu)。Next, a metal filling process is performed on the stacked structure 32, and the opening 308 is filled with a metal material such as copper or aluminum, and the upper metal layer 314 is formed on the inner dielectric layer 306 of the stacked structure 32 (as shown in FIG. 3D). Drawn). In some preferred embodiments of the present invention, a seed layer 322 is formed over the metal barrier layer 318 prior to the metal fill process to form the upper metal layer 314. The seed layer 322 preferably has the same material as the upper metal layer 314, such as copper (Cu) formed by electroplating.
之後,進行第一平坦化製程,例如進行化學機械研磨製程,移除位於金屬阻障層318上方的上層金屬層314,並將化學機械研磨製程,終止於金屬阻障層318上(如第3E圖所繪示)。其中,化學機械研磨製程移除金屬阻障層318的研磨速率與移除上層金屬層314的研磨速率不同。Thereafter, a first planarization process is performed, such as performing a chemical mechanical polishing process, removing the upper metal layer 314 over the metal barrier layer 318, and terminating the chemical mechanical polishing process on the metal barrier layer 318 (eg, 3E) The figure shows). Wherein, the polishing rate of the chemical mechanical polishing process removing the metal barrier layer 318 is different from the polishing rate of removing the upper metal layer 314.
在本發明的一些實施例之中,第一平坦化製程移除金屬阻障層318的研磨速率,小於移除上層金屬層314的研磨速率。其中,用來移除上層金屬層314的研磨速率和用來移除金屬阻障層318的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。在本發明的較佳實施例之中,用來移除上層金屬層314的研磨速率與用來移除金屬阻障層318的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於等於100。In some embodiments of the invention, the first planarization process removes the polishing rate of the metal barrier layer 318 less than the polishing rate of the upper metal layer 314. Wherein, the polishing rate for removing the upper metal layer 314 and the polishing rate for removing the metal barrier layer 318 are substantially greater than two. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the ratio of the polishing rate used to remove the upper metal layer 314 to the polishing rate used to remove the metal barrier layer 318 is substantially greater than or equal to 100.
然後,以介電停止層301作為終止層,再進行第二平坦化製程,較佳亦為化學機械研磨製程,移除位於介電停止層301上的隔離層312、一部分的上層金屬層314以及一部分的金屬阻障層318(如第3F圖所繪示)。Then, using the dielectric stop layer 301 as a termination layer, a second planarization process, preferably a chemical mechanical polishing process, is performed to remove the isolation layer 312 on the dielectric stop layer 301, a portion of the upper metal layer 314, and A portion of the metal barrier layer 318 (as depicted in Figure 3F).
其中,化學機械研磨製程移除隔離層312的研磨速率與移除介電停止層301的研磨速率不同。在本發明的一些實施例之中,第二平坦化製程移除介電停止層301的研磨速率,小於移除隔離層312的研磨速率。另外第二平坦化製程移除介電停止層301的研磨速率,也以小於移除金屬阻障層318和移除上層金屬層314的研磨速率。其中,用來移除隔離層312的研磨速率和用來移除介電停止層301的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。Wherein, the polishing rate of the chemical mechanical polishing process removing the isolation layer 312 is different from the polishing rate of removing the dielectric stop layer 301. In some embodiments of the invention, the second planarization process removes the polishing rate of the dielectric stop layer 301 less than the polishing rate of the isolation isolation layer 312. In addition, the second planarization process removes the polishing rate of the dielectric stop layer 301, also less than the polishing rate of removing the metal barrier layer 318 and removing the upper metal layer 314. Therein, the polishing rate used to remove the spacer layer 312 and the polishing rate used to remove the dielectric stop layer 301 are substantially greater than two.
然後,以內層介電層306作為終止層,再進行第三平坦化製程,較佳亦為化學機械研磨製程,移除介電停止層301、一部分的上層金屬層314、一部分的金屬阻障層318和一部分的隔離層312,以形成穿透矽通道結構316。(如第3G圖所繪示)。Then, the inner dielectric layer 306 is used as the termination layer, and then a third planarization process, preferably a chemical mechanical polishing process, removes the dielectric stop layer 301, a portion of the upper metal layer 314, and a portion of the metal barrier layer. A portion 318 and a portion of the isolation layer 312 are formed to form a through-pass channel structure 316. (as shown in Figure 3G).
其中,化學機械研磨製程移除內層介電層306的研磨速率與移除介電停止層301的研磨速率不同。在本發明的一些實施例之中,第三平坦化製程移除內層介電層306的研磨速率小於移除介電停止層301的研磨速率。其中,用來移除介電停止層301的研磨速率和用來移除內層介電層306的研磨速率,二者的比值實質大於2。Wherein, the CMP process removes the inner dielectric layer 306 at a different polishing rate than the removal of the dielectric stop layer 301. In some embodiments of the invention, the third planarization process removes the inner dielectric layer 306 at a polishing rate that is less than the removal rate of the dielectric stop layer 301. Wherein, the polishing rate for removing the dielectric stop layer 301 and the polishing rate for removing the inner dielectric layer 306 are substantially greater than two.
根據上述,本發明的一些實施例,係提供一種藉由量測正在進行平坦化製程的結構層所發出的光反射值、光干涉值或機電電流,來決定研磨終點的方法,並將其運用在穿透矽通道結構的製程中。其中,穿透矽通道結構係形成在一個包含有依序堆疊之基材和內層介電層的堆疊結構之中。而為了形成此一穿透矽通道結構,必須進行至少一次以上的平坦化製程,以部分地移除後續形成在內層介電層上的隔離層、金屬阻障層和上層金屬層。According to the above, some embodiments of the present invention provide a method for determining the polishing end point by measuring the light reflection value, the light interference value or the electromechanical current emitted by the structural layer being subjected to the planarization process, and applying the same In the process of penetrating the 矽 channel structure. Wherein, the penetrating ruthenium channel structure is formed in a stacked structure comprising a substrate and a dielectric layer which are sequentially stacked. In order to form the through-pass channel structure, at least one more planarization process must be performed to partially remove the isolation layer, the metal barrier layer and the upper metal layer which are subsequently formed on the inner dielectric layer.
在平坦化製程進行中,先以光反射強弱來決定金屬阻障層的研磨終點,再以白光照射之干涉值或是以渦電流回饋強度的變化,來決定隔離層和上層金屬的研磨終點。進而可以精確地將平坦化製程停止於這些個介面上。In the flattening process, the polishing end point of the metal barrier layer is determined by the intensity of the light reflection, and the interference end of the white layer and the eddy current feedback intensity are used to determine the polishing end point of the isolation layer and the upper layer metal. In turn, the planarization process can be accurately stopped on these interfaces.
在本發明的另一些實施例中,係在內層介電層與上層金屬層之間提供一介電停止層層,藉由化學機械研磨的研漿,對不同材質產生的不同選擇比,配合量測研磨速率的變化值,亦可精確掌握平坦化製程的研磨終點。In other embodiments of the present invention, a dielectric stop layer is provided between the inner dielectric layer and the upper metal layer, and the different selection ratios of different materials are matched by the chemical mechanical polishing slurry. Measuring the change in the polishing rate, you can also accurately grasp the grinding end of the flattening process.
若將平坦化製程分成複數個研磨步驟,則使用上述方法來決定研磨終點,可精確地控制研磨厚度,並增進晶圓表面平整度及控制製程穩定度。If the planarization process is divided into a plurality of polishing steps, the above method is used to determine the polishing end point, the polishing thickness can be precisely controlled, and the wafer surface flatness can be improved and the process stability can be controlled.
雖然本發明已以較佳實施例揭露如上,然其並非用以限定本發明,任何相關技術領域具有通常知識者,在不脫離本發明之精神和範圍內,當可作各種之更動與潤飾,因此本發明之保護範圍當視後附之申請專利範圍所界定者為準。While the invention has been described above by way of a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the invention, and it is to be understood by those of ordinary skill in the art that various changes and modifications can be made without departing from the spirit and scope of the invention. Therefore, the scope of the invention is defined by the scope of the appended claims.
12...堆疊結構12. . . Stack structure
22...堆疊結構twenty two. . . Stack structure
32...堆疊結構32. . . Stack structure
102...基材102. . . Substrate
104...積體電路元件104. . . Integrated circuit component
106...內層介電層106. . . Inner dielectric layer
108...開口108. . . Opening
108b...開口的側壁108b. . . Side wall of the opening
112...隔離層112. . . Isolation layer
114...上層金屬層114. . . Upper metal layer
116...穿透矽通道結構116. . . Penetrating tunnel structure
118...金屬阻障層118. . . Metal barrier
122...晶種沉積122. . . Seed deposition
202...基材202. . . Substrate
204...積體電路元件204. . . Integrated circuit component
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208...開口208. . . Opening
208b...開口的側壁208b. . . Side wall of the opening
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216...穿透矽通道結構216. . . Penetrating tunnel structure
218...金屬阻障層218. . . Metal barrier
222...晶種沉積222. . . Seed deposition
301...介電停止層301. . . Dielectric stop layer
302...基材302. . . Substrate
304...積體電路元件304. . . Integrated circuit component
306...內層介電層306. . . Inner dielectric layer
308...開口308. . . Opening
308b...開口的側壁308b. . . Side wall of the opening
312...隔離層312. . . Isolation layer
314...上層金屬層314. . . Upper metal layer
316...穿透矽通道結構316. . . Penetrating tunnel structure
318...金屬阻障層318. . . Metal barrier
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為讓本發明之上述和其他目的、特徵、優點與實施例能更明顯易懂,所附圖式之詳細說明如下:The above and other objects, features, advantages and embodiments of the present invention will become more apparent and understood.
第1A圖至第1E圖係根據本發明的一較佳實施例所繪示的一種製造穿透矽通道結構的製程剖面圖。1A through 1E are cross-sectional views showing a process for fabricating a through-pass channel structure in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
第2A圖至第2C圖係根據本發明的一較佳實施例所繪示的一種製造穿透矽通道結構的製程剖面圖。2A through 2C are cross-sectional views showing a process for fabricating a through-pass channel structure in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
第3A圖至第3G圖係根據本發明的一較佳實施例所繪示的一種製造穿透矽通道結構的製程剖面圖。3A through 3G are cross-sectional views showing a process for fabricating a through-pass channel structure in accordance with a preferred embodiment of the present invention.
22...堆疊結構twenty two. . . Stack structure
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