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- the present invention provides a copper alloy wiring sputtering target for semiconductors that can effectively prevent contamination around the wiring due to active Cu diffusion, particularly copper suitable for forming a semiconductor wiring having a self-diffusion suppression function.
- a sputtering target made of a titanium (Cu—Ti) alloy which can be sputtered more uniformly, and by using this sputtering target made of a copper titanium alloy that can obtain uniform film characteristics.
- the present invention relates to a semiconductor wiring and a semiconductor element and a device including the semiconductor wiring.
- Al alloy specific resistance of about 3.0 ⁇ ⁇ cm
- copper wiring with a lower resistance specific resistance of about 1.7 ⁇ ⁇ cm
- a diffusion barrier layer such as Ta or TaN is formed in a concave portion of a contact hole or a wiring groove, and then copper or a copper alloy is generally formed by sputtering.
- high-purity copper having a purity of 5N to 6N is produced by a wet or dry high-purification process using electrolytic copper having a purity of about 4N (excluding gas components) as a crude metal, and this is used as a sputtering target.
- Copper or copper alloy is very effective as a wiring material for semiconductors, but copper itself is easily diffused by a very active metal and contaminates the Si substrate or its surroundings through the semiconductor Si substrate or an insulating film thereon. Has occurred. For this reason, it is an inevitable process to form a diffusion barrier layer such as Ta or TaN in the prior art. However, since there is a problem that the number of processes increases, it is not necessarily a good means. For this reason, it has been proposed to replace the diffusion barrier layer with a copper alloy and form a self-formed diffusion barrier layer by heat treatment, but there is no simple and effective means at present. . On the other hand, as a copper wiring material, it has been proposed to form a copper alloy thin film obtained by adding titanium to copper by sputtering.
- Patent Document 1 proposes a Cu alloy thin film containing 0.5 to 10 atomic% of Ti, and a semiconductor wiring manufacturing method in which the Cu alloy thin film is formed by sputtering.
- Patent Document 2 discloses an inert gas containing 2.5 to 12.5% by volume of N 2 in a Cu alloy film containing 0.5 to 3 atomic% of Ti and 0.4 to 2.0 atomic% of N. It has been proposed to form in an atmosphere.
- Patent Document 3 proposes a Cu wiring containing Ti and a semiconductor wiring in which Ti is 15 atomic% or less, preferably 13 atomic% or less, more preferably 10 atomic% or less. Further, Non-Patent Document 1 proposes a self-forming barrier film using a Cu—Ti alloy.
- Such a Cu alloy containing Ti as a wiring material is effective for forming a semiconductor wiring having a self-diffusion suppression function. Also, forming this Cu alloy wiring by sputtering is easy to control the thickness of the thin film and can increase the production efficiency, so it can be said that the utility value is high. It can be said that the above-described known technique has been researched on the function as a semiconductor wiring.
- a Cu alloy sputtering target containing Ti has a problem in that the uniformity of film characteristics is inferior to that of a copper sputtering target.
- the film characteristics directly affect the semiconductor wiring, so it has come to be regarded as a big problem. Therefore, it has been necessary to investigate the problem of non-uniform film characteristics and at the same time modify the sputtering target to find out what characteristics the target itself has to solve this problem.
- the present invention has a self-diffusion suppression function in the copper alloy wiring itself for semiconductors, can effectively prevent contamination around the wiring due to active Cu diffusion, and investigates the problem of non-uniform film characteristics, The problem is whether the modification of the sputtering target and the characteristics of the target itself can solve this problem. Moreover, the copper-titanium alloy sputtering target for semiconductor wiring which can improve electromigration (EM) tolerance, corrosion resistance, etc. is provided.
- EM electromigration
- the present inventors have conducted intensive research. As a result, the uniformity of the structure (composition) of the sputtering target is achieved, that is, the hardness variation (standard deviation) in the in-plane direction of the target. We obtained knowledge that the sputtered film characteristics can be made uniform by strictly controlling the variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance.
- a copper titanium alloy sputtering target capable of effectively preventing contamination around the wiring due to active Cu diffusion at the same time, a semiconductor wiring formed using the sputtering target, and a semiconductor element and a device including the semiconductor wiring Is to provide.
- the present invention 1) Ti: a copper titanium alloy sputtering target composed of 3 at% or more and less than 15 at%, the balance being Cu and inevitable impurities, the hardness variation (standard deviation) in the in-plane direction of the target is within 5.0, Provided is a copper-titanium alloy sputtering target characterized in that variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance is within 1.0.
- the present invention 2) The copper-titanium alloy sputtering target according to 1 above, wherein the target has an average crystal grain size of 5 to 50 ⁇ m.
- the present invention 3) Copper-titanium alloy semiconductor wiring formed using the copper-titanium alloy sputtering target described in any one of 1) or 2) 4) Semiconductor provided with the copper-titanium alloy semiconductor wiring described in 3) above Elements and devices are provided.
- the copper alloy wiring for semiconductor of the present invention and the sputtering target for forming the wiring have a self-diffusion suppression function in the copper alloy wiring for semiconductor itself, and effectively prevent contamination around the wiring due to active Cu diffusion. And has an excellent effect that the characteristics of the sputtered film can be made uniform. Furthermore, it has the effect that electromigration (EM) tolerance, corrosion resistance, etc. can be improved.
- EM electromigration
- the present invention can suppress the diffusion of Cu itself by containing Cu in Cu and forming a Cu—Ti alloy. This can be achieved in any situation (surface) of the Cu—Ti alloy film. It is effective and lasts. Ti diffuses in the Cu—Ti alloy film, and when it reaches the interface of the Si semiconductor, an oxide of Ti and Si (a non-stoichiometric oxide of TiSi x O y ) is formed. Since the oxide is unevenly distributed at the interface, the conductivity of the central portion of the wiring is improved.
- This layer is located at the interface between the Si semiconductor and the copper alloy conductive (wiring) layer, and a layer of approximately greater than 0 to 2 nm is formed. Once this layer is formed, diffusion of Ti into the Si semiconductor layer is prevented. That is, this becomes a barrier layer. It will be understood that this is extremely simple and effective because it forms a self-diffusion suppression function by forming a copper alloy wiring.
- a Ta barrier layer has been used. In this case, it must be formed in a separate sputtering process, and a uniform film must be formed in order to sufficiently maintain the function as a barrier film. Therefore, the Ta film is required to have a thickness of at least about 15 nm. Compared to such a conventional Ta barrier layer, the superiority of the present invention is clear.
- a particular problem in the sputtering target for manufacturing a copper alloy wiring for semiconductor is non-uniformity of the sputtered film characteristics. This may be due to the fact that the structure (composition) of the sputtering target is non-uniform, that is, there is a variation in hardness (standard deviation) in the in-plane direction of the target and a variation in standard resistance (standard deviation). I understood.
- the standard deviation is within 5.0
- the variation in electrical resistance (standard deviation) is within 1.0.
- the non-uniformity of the target was eliminated, and the non-uniformity of the film characteristics after sputtering could be greatly reduced.
- the hardness in the in-plane direction and the value of electric resistance change depending on the component composition and the form of the structure. Therefore, it is not appropriate to evaluate the absolute value. It is appropriate to evaluate the variation.
- the copper-titanium alloy semiconductor wiring formed using the above copper-titanium alloy sputtering target has a uniform film characteristic (particularly, film resistance). And a good-quality semiconductor element and device provided with the copper titanium alloy semiconductor wiring can be obtained.
- a diffusion barrier layer such as Ta or TaN is formed in a contact hole (via hole) or a recess of a wiring groove, and then copper or a copper alloy is generally formed by sputtering. Need not be limited to these. That is, in the copper alloy wiring for semiconductor, a Ti oxide film in which Ti in the copper alloy is preferentially oxidized (selective oxidation) can be formed on the upper surface, side surface, and bottom surface, that is, the peripheral surface of the wiring. This itself can function as a barrier layer.
- This Ti oxide film layer is formed by, for example, sputtering using a target once to form a copper alloy wiring, and then heat-treating in an oxygen-containing atmosphere to preferentially oxidize Ti in the copper alloy on the surface of the wiring, thereby oxidizing Ti.
- a film can be formed.
- This heat treatment is preferably performed in the range of 200 to 525 ° C.
- the formation of such a barrier layer does not require an additional thin film formation process, and has an excellent feature that it can be performed by a very simple process.
- the sputtering method is most efficient and enables stable film formation. Therefore, a target having the above composition is used as a sputtering target for forming a copper alloy wiring for a semiconductor having a self-diffusion suppression function used for this purpose. Since the component composition of such a target is directly reflected on the sputtered film, sufficient management is required. Further, the amount added is for the same reason as described for the wiring film.
- FIG. 1 shows how Ti is added into a graphite container (crucible).
- FIG. 2 shows a phase diagram of the Cu—Ti binary alloy. As shown in FIG. 2, since the melting point of Ti is lowered by alloying, the alloyed surface is melted into the molten Cu, and finally all Ti is dissolved in Cu. Since it is dissolved at a temperature slightly higher than the melting point of Cu, Cu does not evaporate, and an alloy having a targeted composition can be produced.
- the copper titanium alloy thus produced is subjected to hot forging (for example, forging at 700 to 950 ° C.), rolling (for example, hot rolling at 700 to 950 ° C.), and heat treatment (for example, 700 to It is possible to produce a sputtering target made of a copper titanium alloy that is Ti: 3 at% or more and less than 15 at%, with the balance being Cu and inevitable impurities. This process is shown in FIG. After the heat treatment, the target is used after performing normal processing such as machining, bonding to the backing plate, and finishing.
- forging is performed by hot forging at 700 to 950 ° C. Thereby, a target having a uniform structure with a crystal grain size of 5 to 50 ⁇ m can be obtained. Then, it is possible to make the hardness variation (standard deviation) in the in-plane direction of the target within 5.0 and the electrical resistance variation (standard deviation) within 1.0.
- Example 1 In order to manufacture a sputtering target that becomes Ti: 3.0 at% and the balance Cu, Cu of purity 6N and Ti of purity 5N were used as raw materials. The copper was dissolved by vacuum induction melting. 32187 g of copper was used, and the degree of vacuum was 0.05 Pa. After melting Cu, the molten metal was maintained at 1100 to 1250 ° C., Ar gas was introduced, and Ti was added. Agitation was natural convection. The time from Ti addition to tapping was 12 minutes. A copper mold was used to solidify the hot water at a temperature of 1100 to 1250 ° C.
- the ingot after solidification was forged at 700 to 950 ° C. to make 100 mmt 70 mmt. This was further hot-rolled at 700 to 950 ° C., and 70 mmt was changed to 12 mmt. Next, this was heat-treated at 700 to 950 ° C. ⁇ 1 hr. Further, this was machined, bonded to a backing plate, and further finished to obtain an assembly of a disk-shaped target made of 7 mmt, ⁇ 300 mm Cu-3.0 at% Ti titanium copper and a backing plate.
- Table 1 shows the physical property values of the target composed of titanium copper of Cu-3.0 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the titanium-copper target of Cu-3.0 at% Ti was 201.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 3.99.
- the electrical resistance was 10.8 ⁇ (average of 3 points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance was 0.32.
- sputtering was performed with an input power of 38 kW and a sputtering time of 6.5 seconds, and the variation in film characteristics was measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties was 3.42. All were within the range of the characteristics of the present invention, and good results were obtained.
- the variation in membrane resistance is the result of measurement using a standard deviation of numerical values obtained by measuring the resistance values at 49 locations on the wafer (four-terminal method) using an Omnimap (RS-100) manufactured by KLA-Tencor. .
- RS-100 Omnimap manufactured by KLA-Tencor.
- the variation in film resistance was measured using the same method.
- a micrograph of the Cu-3.0 at% Ti target is shown in FIG. 4 (left side of the figure). The average crystal grain size was 47.5 ⁇ m.
- Example 2 In order to produce a sputtering target that becomes Ti: 5.0 at% and the balance Cu, Cu of purity 6N and Ti of purity 5N were used as raw materials. The copper was dissolved by vacuum induction melting. 32187 g of copper was used, and the degree of vacuum was 0.05 Pa. After melting Cu, the molten metal was maintained at 1100 to 1250 ° C., Ar gas was introduced, and Ti was added. Agitation was natural convection. The time from Ti addition to tapping was 12 minutes. A copper mold was used to solidify the hot water at a temperature of 1100 to 1250 ° C.
- the ingot after solidification was forged at 700 to 950 ° C., and 100 mmt was changed to 70 mmt. This was further hot-rolled at 700 to 950 ° C., and 70 mmt was changed to 12 mmt. Next, this was heat-treated at 700 to 950 ° C. ⁇ 1 hr. Further, this was machined, bonded to a backing plate, and further finished to obtain an assembly of a disk-like target made of 20 mmt, ⁇ 300 mm Cu-5.0 at% Ti titanium copper and a backing plate.
- Table 1 shows the physical property values of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-5.0 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the Cu-5.0 at% Ti titanium-copper target was 233.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 4.38.
- the electrical resistance was 13.6 ⁇ (average of 3 points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance was 0.26.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 3.29. All were within the range of the characteristics of the present invention, and good results were obtained.
- Example 3 In order to manufacture a sputtering target that becomes Ti: 7.0 at% and the balance Cu, Cu of purity 6N and Ti of purity 5N were used as raw materials. The copper was dissolved by vacuum induction melting. 32187 g of copper was used, and the degree of vacuum was 0.05 Pa. After melting Cu, the molten metal was maintained at 1100 to 1250 ° C., Ar gas was introduced, and Ti was added. Agitation was natural convection. The time from Ti addition to tapping was 12 minutes. A copper mold was used to solidify the hot water at a temperature of 1100 to 1250 ° C.
- the ingot after solidification was forged at 700 to 950 ° C., and 100 mmt was changed to 70 mmt. This was further hot-rolled at 700 to 950 ° C., and 70 mmt was changed to 12 mmt. Next, this was heat-treated at 700 to 950 ° C. ⁇ 1 hr. Further, this was machined, bonded to a backing plate, and further finished to obtain an assembly of a disk-like target made of 20 mmt, ⁇ 300 mm Cu-7.0 at% Ti titanium copper and a backing plate.
- Table 1 shows the physical property values of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-7.0 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the Cu-7.0 at% Ti titanium-copper target was 239.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 4.49.
- the electric resistance was 16.3 ⁇ (average of three points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) of the electric resistance was 0.45.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 4.03. All were within the range of the characteristics of the present invention, and good results were obtained.
- Example 4 In order to produce a sputtering target that becomes Ti: 10.0 at% and the balance Cu, Cu having a purity of 6N and Ti having a purity of 5N were used as raw materials. The copper was dissolved by vacuum induction melting. 32187 g of copper was used, and the degree of vacuum was 0.05 Pa. After melting Cu, the molten metal was maintained at 1100 to 1250 ° C., Ar gas was introduced, and Ti was added. Agitation was natural convection. The time from Ti addition to tapping was 12 minutes. A copper mold was used to solidify the hot water at a temperature of 1100 to 1250 ° C.
- the ingot after solidification was forged at 700 to 950 ° C., and 100 mmt was changed to 70 mmt. This was further hot-rolled at 700 to 950 ° C., and 70 mmt was changed to 12 mmt. Next, this was heat-treated at 700 to 950 ° C. ⁇ 1 hr. Further, this was machined, bonded to a backing plate, and further finished to obtain an assembly of a disk-shaped target and backing plate made of titanium copper of 20 mmt, ⁇ 300 mm of Cu-10.0 at% Ti.
- Table 1 shows the physical properties of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-10.0 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the Cu-10.0 at% Ti titanium-copper target was 243.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 4.63.
- the electric resistance was 17.6 ⁇ (average of three points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) of the electric resistance was 0.67.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 4.35. All were within the range of the characteristics of the present invention, and good results were obtained.
- Table 1 shows the physical property values of the target composed of titanium copper of Cu-2.5 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the Cu-2.5 at% Ti titanium-copper target was 196.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 5.24.
- the electrical resistance was 9.2 ⁇ (average of 3 points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance was 2.00.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 5.21. Both were out of the range of the characteristics of the present invention and were defective.
- Table 1 shows the physical property values of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-3.2 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the titanium-copper target of Cu-3.2 at% Ti was 210.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 5.42.
- the electrical resistance was 11.8 ⁇ (average of 3 points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance was 1.82.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 5.54. Both were out of the range of the characteristics of the present invention and were defective.
- Table 1 shows the physical properties of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-6.8 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the Cu-6.8 at% Ti titanium-copper target was 236.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 5.85.
- the electrical resistance was 14.6 ⁇ (average of 3 points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance was 1.78.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 5.33. Both were out of the range of the characteristics of the present invention and were defective.
- this was heat-treated at 950 to 1000 ° C. ⁇ 1 to 2 hours. Further, this was machined, bonded to a backing plate, and further finished to obtain an assembly of a disk-shaped target made of 7 mmt, ⁇ 300 mm Cu-9.1 at% Ti titanium copper and a backing plate.
- Table 1 shows the physical property values of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-9.1 at% Ti.
- the hardness of the Cu-9.1 at% Ti titanium-copper target was 238.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 6.33.
- the electric resistance was 18.5 ⁇ (average of three points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) of the electric resistance was 2.02.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 6.04. Both were out of the range of the characteristics of the present invention and were defective.
- the physical properties of the target made of titanium copper of Cu-15.0 at% Ti are also shown in Table 1.
- the hardness of the titanium copper target of Cu-15.0 at% Ti was 257.0 Hv (average value of 3 points), and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in hardness was 7.38.
- the electrical resistance was 19.7 ⁇ (average of 3 points) at the target, and the in-plane variation (standard deviation) in electrical resistance was 2.48.
- sputtering was performed in the same manner as in Example 1, and variations in film characteristics were measured.
- the standard deviation of variation in film properties (film resistance) was 6.31. Both were out of the range of the characteristics of the present invention and were defective.
- the copper alloy wiring for semiconductor since the copper alloy wiring for semiconductor has a self-diffusion suppression function in itself, contamination around the wiring due to active Cu diffusion can be effectively prevented, and the sputtered film characteristics can be made uniform. It has an excellent effect of being able to. Furthermore, it has an excellent effect that electromigration (EM) resistance, corrosion resistance, etc. can be improved, and a barrier layer made of titanium oxide is arbitrarily formed on the upper surface, lower surface, peripheral surface, etc. of the copper alloy wiring film, Further, it can be formed stably, and has a remarkable effect that the copper alloy wiring film forming process and the barrier layer forming process can be simplified. Therefore, it is extremely useful for the production of a sputtering target for forming a copper alloy wiring for semiconductor and a copper alloy wiring for semiconductor.
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Abstract
Description
通常、純度4N(ガス成分抜き)程度の電気銅を粗金属として湿式や乾式の高純度化プロセスによって、5N~6Nの純度の高純度銅を製造し、これをスパッタリングターゲットとして使用していた。
一方、これまで銅配線材として、銅にチタンを添加した銅合金薄膜をスパッタリングで形成することが提案されている。
特許文献2には、Tiを0.5~3原子%とNを0.4~2.0原子%含有するCu合金膜を、N2を2.5~12.5体積%含む不活性ガス雰囲気下で形成することが提案されている。
特許文献3には、Tiを含有するCu配線、Tiが15原子%以下、好ましくは13原子%以下、より好ましくは10原子%以下である半導体配線が提案されている。
さらに、非特許文献1には、Cu-Ti合金を用いる自己形成バリア膜が提案されている。
この問題を強く意識しない段階では、特に問題とはならないが、銅配線が微細化している今日では、膜の特性が半導体配線に直接影響を与えるので、大きな問題として捉えるようになった。
したがって、膜特性の不均一の問題を調査すると同時に、スパッタリングターゲットの改質を図り、ターゲット自体がいかなる特性を備えることが、この問題を解決できるのかを究明する必要があった。
また、同時に活性なCuの拡散による配線周囲の汚染を効果的に防止することができる銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲット、同スパッタリングターゲットを用い
て形成した半導体配線並びに同半導体配線を備えた半導体素子及びデバイスを提供するものである。
1)Ti:3at%以上、15at%未満、残部がCu及び不可避的不純物からなる銅チタン合金スパッタリングターゲットであって、ターゲットの面内方向の硬さのばらつき(標準偏差)が5.0以内、電気抵抗のばらつき(標準偏差)が1.0以内であることを特徴とする銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲット、を提供する。
2)ターゲットの平均結晶粒径が5~50μmであることを特徴とする上記1記載の銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲット、を提供する。
3)上記1)又は2)のいずれか一項に記載する銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲットを用いて形成した銅チタン合金製半導体配線
4)上記3)記載の銅チタン合金製半導体配線を備えた半導体素子及びデバイス、を提供する。
このバリア膜として代表的なのは、Zr、Ti、V、Ta、Nb、Crなどの金属又は窒化物若しくは硼化物である。しかし、これらは薄膜中の結晶粒径が大きくなるので、Cuのバリア膜としては不適当であった。
しかも、このプロセスは、そもそも別の被覆プロセスで実施しなければならないという問題があり、またこれ自体はCu自体の拡散を抑制する効果があるというものではない。したがって、バリア膜を形成した以外のところでの汚染も当然起こり得ることである。このように、上記提案は、バリア効果に制約があり、コスト高となる不利があった。
以上の銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲットを用いて形成した銅チタン合金製半導体配線は、膜特性(特に、膜抵抗)が均一であるという結果が得られる。そして、銅チタン合金製半導体配線を備えた良質の半導体素子及びデバイスを得ることができる。
このようなターゲットの成分組成は、スパッタ膜に直接反映されるので、十分な管理が必要である。また、添加される量は上記配線膜で説明したことと同様の理由による。
そして、Cu製モールドに出湯して凝固させ、銅チタン合金インゴットを得る。グラファイト製容器(坩堝)中にTiを添加する様子を、図1に示す。
図2に、Cu-Ti二元系合金の状態図を示す。この図2に示すように、合金化することでTiの融点が下がるため、合金化した表面はCuの溶湯の中に溶けて行き、最終的にはTiが全てCu中に溶解する。Cuの融点よりやや高い温度で溶解しているのでCuが蒸発等することがなく、狙った組成の合金を作製することができる。
攪拌は、自然対流によるのが良い。Ti添加から15分程度保持した後、モールドに出湯・凝固させる。出湯温度は1100~1250°Cとする。
この工程を、図3に示す。熱処理後は、機械加工工程、バッキングプレートへのボンディング工程、さらに仕上げ加工、という通常の処理を行った後にターゲットとする。
そして、ターゲットの面内方向の硬さのばらつき(標準偏差)を5.0以内、電気抵抗のばらつき(標準偏差)を1.0以内とすることが可能となる。
Ti:3.0at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1250°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加から出湯までの時間は12分であった。銅製モールドを使用し、出湯温度1100~1250°Cとし凝固させた。
さらに、これを機械加工、バッキングプレートへのボンディング、さらに仕上げ加工を行って、7mmt、φ300mmのCu-3.0at%Tiのチタン銅からなる円盤状ターゲットとバッキングプレートとの組立体を得た。
Cu-3.0at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、201.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は3.99であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで10.8μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は0.32であった。
さらに、このスパッタリングターゲットを用いて、投入電力38kW、スパッタ時間6.5秒でスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。
膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は3.42であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲内であり、良好な結果となった。なお、膜抵抗のばらつきは、KLA-テンコール社製オムニマップ(RS-100)を用いて、ウエハ上の49ヶ所の抵抗値を測定(四端子法)した数値の標準偏差で計測した結果である。以下、膜抵抗のばらつきは、同様の手法を用いて計測した。
又、このCu-3.0at%Tiのターゲットの顕微鏡組織写真を図4(本図の左側)に示す。平均結晶粒径は、47.5μmであった。
Ti:5.0at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1250°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加から出湯までの時間は12分であった。銅製モールドを使用し、出湯温度1100~1250°Cとし凝固させた。
Cu-5.0at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、233.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は4.38であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで13.6μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は0.26であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は3.29であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲内であり、良好な結果となった。
この結果は、実施例1のCu-3.0at%Tiのチタン銅に比べ、本実施例2のCu-5.0at%Tiのチタン銅からなるインゴット及びターゲットの物性値である硬さと電気抵抗値は、いずれも増加した。これはTi量が増加したことによる。
又、このCu-5.0at%Tiのターゲットの顕微鏡組織写真を図4(本図の右側)に示す。平均結晶粒径は、12.1μmであった。
Ti:7.0at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1250°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加から出湯までの時間は12分であった。銅製モールドを使用し、出湯温度1100~1250°Cとし凝固させた。
Cu-7.0at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、239.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は4.49であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで16.3μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は0.45であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は4.03であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲内であり、良好な結果となった。
この結果は、実施例1のCu-3.0at%Tiのチタン銅に比べ、本実施例3のCu-7.0at%Tiのチタン銅からなるインゴット及びターゲットの物性値である硬さと電気抵抗値は、いずれも増加した。これはTi量が増加したことによる。
又、結晶粒径は、均一な組織のターゲットが得られ、このターゲットの平均結晶粒径は、10.8μmであった。
Ti:10.0at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1250°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加から出湯までの時間は12分であった。銅製モールドを使用し、出湯温度1100~1250°Cとし凝固させた。
Cu-10.0at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、243.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は4.63であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで17.6μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は0.67であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は4.35であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲内であり、良好な結果となった。
この結果は、実施例1のCu-3.0at%Tiのチタン銅に比べ、Cu-10.0at%Tiのチタン銅からなるインゴット及びターゲットの物性値である硬さと電気抵抗値は、いずれも増加した。これはTi量が増加したことによる。
又、結晶粒径は、均一な組織のターゲットが得られ、このターゲットの平均結晶粒径は、10.3μmであった。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1200°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ar雰囲気とした後、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加後約10分保持後、モールドに出湯・凝固させた。
凝固後のインゴットを850~1000°Cで熱間圧延し、100mmtを12mmtとした。次にこれを950~1000°C×1~2hrの熱処理を行った。さらに、これを機械加工、バッキングプレートへのボンディング、さらに仕上げ加工を行って、7mmt、φ300mmのTi5at%-Cuのチタン銅からなる円盤状ターゲットとバッキングプレートとの組立体を得た。
Cu-2.5at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、196.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は5.24であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで9.2μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は2.00であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は5.21であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲外であり、不良となった。
Ti:3.2at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1200°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ar雰囲気とした後、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加後約10分保持後、モールドに出湯・凝固させた。
凝固後のインゴットを850~1000°Cで熱間圧延し、100mmtを12mmtとした。次にこれを950~1000°C×1~2hrの熱処理を行った。さらに、これを機械加工、バッキングプレートへのボンディング、さらに仕上げ加工を行って、7mmt、φ300mmのCu-3.2at%Tiのチタン銅からなる円盤状ターゲットとバッキングプレートとの組立体を得た。
Cu-3.2at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、210.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は5.42であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで11.8μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は1.82であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は5.54であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲外であり、不良となった。
Ti:6.8at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1200°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ar雰囲気とした後、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加後約10分保持後、モールドに出湯・凝固させた。
凝固後のインゴットを850~1000°Cで熱間圧延し、100mmtを12mmtとした。次にこれを950~1000°C×1~2hrの熱処理を行った。さらに、これを機械加工、バッキングプレートへのボンディング、さらに仕上げ加工を行って、7mmt、φ300mmのCu-6.8at%Tiのチタン銅からなる円盤状ターゲットとバッキングプレートとの組立体を得た。
Cu-6.8at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、236.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は5.85であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで14.6μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は1.78であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は5.33であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲外であり、不良となった。
Ti:9.1at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1200°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ar雰囲気とした後、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加後約10分保持後、モールドに出湯・凝固させた。
凝固後のインゴットを850~1000°Cで熱間圧延し、100mmtを12mmtとした。次にこれを950~1000°C×1~2hrの熱処理を行った。さらに、これを機械加工、バッキングプレートへのボンディング、さらに仕上げ加工を行って、7mmt、φ300mmのCu-9.1at%Tiのチタン銅からなる円盤状ターゲットとバッキングプレートとの組立体を得た。
Cu-9.1at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、238.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は6.33であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで18.5μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は2.02であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は6.04であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲外であり、不良となった。
Ti:15.0at%、残部Cuとなるスパッタリングターゲットを製造するために、原料として、純度6NのCuと純度5NのTiを使用した。
銅の溶解に際しては、真空誘導溶解により行った。銅は32187gを使用し、真空度は0.05Paとした。Cuを溶解した後、溶湯を1100~1200°Cに維持し、Arガスを導入し、Ar雰囲気とした後、Ti添加を行った。攪拌は、自然対流とした。Ti添加後約10分保持後、モールドに出湯・凝固させた。
凝固後のインゴットを850~1000°Cで熱間圧延し、100mmtを12mmtとした。次にこれを950~1000°C×1~2hrの熱処理を行った。さらに、これを機械加工、バッキングプレートへのボンディング、さらに仕上げ加工を行って、7mmt、φ300mmのCu-15.0at%Tiのチタン銅からなる円盤状ターゲットとバッキングプレートとの組立体を得た。
Cu-15.0at%Tiのチタン銅ターゲットの硬さは、257.0Hv(3点の平均値)となり、硬さの面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は7.38であった。また、電気抵抗は、ターゲットで19.7μΩ(3点の平均)となり、電気抵抗の面内ばらつき(標準偏差)は2.48であった。
さらに、実施例1と同様にしてスパッタリングを行い、膜特性のばらつきを計測した。膜特性(膜の抵抗)のばらつきの標準偏差は6.31であった。いずれも本願発明の特性の範囲外であり、不良となった。
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- Ti:3at%以上15at%未満、残部がCu及び不可避的不純物からなる銅チタン合金スパッタリングターゲットであって、ターゲットの面内方向の硬さのばらつき(標準偏差)が5.0以内、電気抵抗のばらつき(標準偏差)が1.0以内であることを特徴とする銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲット。
- ターゲットの平均結晶粒径が5~50μmであることを特徴とする請求項1記載の銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲット。
- 請求項1又は2記載の銅チタン合金製スパッタリングターゲットを用いて形成した銅チタン合金製半導体配線。
- 請求項3記載の銅チタン合金製半導体配線を備えた半導体素子及びデバイス。
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