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AES spectrum of 10 nm Ru
shows 98 % Ru, 1 % C and 1% O
(The Ti and N peaks are due to a
10 nm TiN film underneatch.)



ALD schematic
valve between remote ICP source
and chamber,
spectroscopic ellipsometry optional



"Flex AL" for
Atomic Layer Deposition

Ru ALD (radical assisted by remote plasma)



Precursors:
Ru(EtCp)2, O2 or N2/H2 plasma

Applications
Barrier layer, e.g Cu diffusion barrier
Metal electrode

GPC 0.38Å/cycle @ 350°C
Resistivity ~15µ ohm cm

 

 


"OpAL" for
Atomic Layer Deposition

Why remote plasma ALD ?

A "remote plasma" makes sure, the substrates
are NOT in contact with the plasma !

The remote plasma just cracks molecules,
so that very reactive species can be used for
the growth process.

Such reactive species often enable a very
efficient plasma preclean of the substrates,
lead to cleaner films and lower the deposition
temperature.

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