US20180005967A1 - Semiconductor device and method of manufacturing the semiconductor device - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a semiconductor device and a technique for manufacturing the semiconductor device.
- the invention relates to a technology that is effectively applied to a semiconductor device including a redistribution layer, and relates to a technique for manufacturing the semiconductor device.
- Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-229450 describes a technique, in which an insulating film covering an aluminum pad has an opening that exposes part of a surface of the aluminum pad, and a recess is provided on a side face of the opening. With the technique, it is further described that a metal interconnection layer is provided so as to protrude from the inside of the opening including the recess.
- the copper wire is not directly coupled to the pad, and instead, for example, a redistribution layer including a copper interconnection to be coupled to the pad is provided, and is then coupled to the copper wire.
- a redistribution layer structure on resistance of a power transistor can be reduced by the thick redistribution layer, and chip area can be reduced through an interconnection layout design using the redistribution layer.
- cost reduction can be achieved by using the coupling structure with the inexpensive copper wire, and heat radiation can be increased by large areal occupancy of the redistribution layer.
- the inventors have found that even if a distance between redistribution layers is designed to maintain a dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers, the dielectric strength voltage according to a design value cannot be provided in an actual redistribution layer structure. That is, investigation for improvement is necessary for the current redistribution layer structure from the viewpoint of providing the dielectric strength voltage.
- a semiconductor device in which a slope is provided on a side face of an interconnection trench in sectional view in an interconnection width direction of a redistribution layer.
- the maximum opening width of the interconnection trench in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width of the redistribution layer in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench is provided so as to encapsulate the redistribution layer in plan view.
- reliability of the semiconductor device can be improved.
- FIG. 1 is a view to explain room for improvement in the related art, which schematically illustrates redistribution layers disposed adjacent to each other.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary planar layout configuration of a semiconductor chip in a first embodiment.
- FIG. 3 is an expanded view of a partial region of the semiconductor chip illustrated in FIG. 2 , the partial region corresponding to one redistribution layer.
- FIG. 4 is a section view along a line A-A in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 is a section view along a line B-B in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating two redistribution layers extending in an x direction while being arranged in a y direction.
- FIG. 7 is a section view along a line A-A in FIG. 6 .
- FIG. 8 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of a first modification in sectional view in an interconnection width direction.
- FIG. 9 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of a second modification in sectional view in the interconnection width direction.
- FIG. 10 is a section view illustrating a manufacturing process of the semiconductor device of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 11 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 12 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 11 .
- FIG. 13 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 12 .
- FIG. 14 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 13 .
- FIG. 15 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 16 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 17 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 16 .
- FIG. 18 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 17 .
- FIG. 19 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 18 .
- FIG. 20 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 19 .
- FIG. 21 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 20 .
- FIG. 22 is a section view illustrating a configuration of redistribution layers disposed adjacent to each other in a second embodiment.
- FIG. 23 is a section view illustrating a manufacturing process of the semiconductor device of the second embodiment.
- FIG. 24 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 23 .
- FIG. 25 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device following FIG. 24 .
- the number of elements is not limited to a specified number except for the particularly defined case and for the case where the number is principally clearly limited to the specified number. In other words, the number may be not less than or not more than the specified number.
- a constitutional element (including an element step) of the embodiment is not necessarily indispensable except for the particularly defined case and for the case where the constitutional element is probably indispensable in principle.
- any configuration substantially closely related to or similar to such a shape or the like should be included except for the particularly defined case and for the case where the configuration is probably not included in principle. The same holds true in the above-described numerical value and range.
- FIG. 1 is a view for explaining room for improvement in the related art, which schematically illustrates a redistribution layer RDL 1 and a redistribution layer RDL 2 disposed to be adjacent to each other.
- a passivation film PAS is provided on an interlayer insulating film IL
- a polyimide film PIF 1 is provided on the passivation film PAS.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 are disposed on the polyimide film PIF 1 so as to be separated from each other.
- Each of the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 includes, for example, a barrier conductor film BCF that serves to prevent diffusion of copper, and a copper film CUF provided on the barrier conductor film BCF. Furthermore, a polyimide film PIF 3 is provided so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the barrier film BCF that prevents diffusion of copper does not exist on a side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 ; hence, copper migration MG easily occurs along an interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 3 .
- the inventors have elucidated the mechanism of occurrence of such copper migration MG, and the mechanism is now described with reference to FIG. 1 .
- the polyimide film PIF 3 being an organic insulating film takes up moisture because of its hygroscopic property.
- water is condensed in an interface between the polyimide films PIF 3 and PIF 1 illustrated in FIG. 1 .
- the copper film CUF exposed from a side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 on a plus potential side (positive potential side) is corroded due to the water in the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 3 and an electric field associated with the application of the high-electric field.
- Copper ions caused by corrosion of the copper film CUF are drifted to a minus potential side (negative potential side) and deposited thereon. As a result, as illustrated in FIG. 1 , copper migration MG occurs from the left side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 toward the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- an insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 becomes shorter than the distance between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 due to the copper migration extending from the left side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the dielectric strength voltage is reduced between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 adjacent to each other by the copper migration MG along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 3 .
- the effective insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 becomes shorter due to the copper migration MG.
- the dielectric strength voltage according to the design value cannot be provided due to the copper migration MG, causing a reduction in reliability of the semiconductor device.
- the related art has room for improvement in the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 adjacent to each other.
- the related art has room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving reliability of the semiconductor device.
- means are devised for the room for improvement in the related art. The technical idea of the first embodiment, in which such means are devised, is now described.
- FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary planar layout configuration of a semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment.
- the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment has a rectangular shape as its planar shape.
- a plurality of quadrilaterals enclosed by thick lines in an inner region of the semiconductor chip CHP each correspond to an opening OP 3 exposing part of a redistribution layer, and a gold film provided on the redistribution layer is exposed from the opening OP 3 .
- a copper wire is to be coupled to the gold film exposed from the opening OP 3 .
- FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a partial region of the semiconductor chip CHP illustrated in FIG. 2 , specifically an enlarged view of a region corresponding to one opening OP 3 .
- an opening OP 1 exposing part of a surface of a pad PD 1 including, for example, an aluminum film is provided, and the redistribution layer RDL 1 is provided so as to be electrically coupled to the pad PD 1 via the opening OP 1 .
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 extends in an x direction, and the opening OP 3 is provided so as to expose a partial region of the redistribution layer RDL 1 , and a wire W including copper is electrically coupled to the redistribution layer RDL 1 exposed from the opening OP 3 .
- an interconnection trench WD 1 is provided so as to encapsulate the redistribution layer RDL 1 in plan view.
- FIG. 4 is a section view along a line A-A in FIG. 3 , showing an exemplary device structure of the semiconductor device of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 4 corresponds to a section view in an interconnection length direction corresponding to the x direction along which the redistribution layer extends in FIG. 3 .
- a plurality of field effect transistors Q configuring an integrated circuit are provided on a main surface of a semiconductor substrate 1 S including, for example, silicon.
- An interlayer insulating film is provided so as to cover the field effect transistors Q, and plugs PLG are provided so as to be electrically coupled to the field effect transistors Q through the interlayer insulating film.
- Interconnections WL 1 are provided by, for example, a damascene process on the interlayer insulating film having the plugs PLG.
- the interconnections WL 1 are electrically coupled to the field effect transistors Q via the plugs PLG.
- an undepicted multilayer interconnection is provided on the interconnections WL 1 , and the top interlayer insulating film IL is provided so as to cover the multilayer interconnection layer.
- the pad PD 1 including, for example, an aluminum alloy film is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL.
- the pad PD 1 is provided above the semiconductor substrate 1 S, and the passivation film PAS including, for example, a silicon oxide film or a silicon nitride film is provided so as to cover the pad PD 1 .
- the opening OP 1 is provided in the passivation film PAS, and part of the surface of the pad PD 1 is exposed from the bottom of the opening OP 1 .
- the polyimide film PIF 1 is provided on the passivation film PAS, and an opening OP 2 is provided in the polyimide film PIF 1 . Furthermore, a polyimide film PIF 2 is provided on the polyimide film PIF 1 , and the interconnection trench WD 1 is provided in the polyimide film PIF 2 so as to link with the opening OP 2 . Specifically, the opening OP 2 in the polyimide film PIF 1 is provided in communication with the opening OP 1 in the passivation film PAS while also linking with the interconnection trench WD 1 in the polyimide film PIF 2 .
- the barrier conductor film BCF is provided from the surface of the pad PD 1 exposed from the opening OP 1 to a region including the side face of the opening OP 1 , the inner wall (bottom and side face) of the opening OP 2 , and the inner wall (bottom and side face) of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the copper film CUF is provided on the barrier conductor film BCF so as to fill the opening OP 1 , the opening OP 2 , and the interconnection trench WD 1 . In this way, the redistribution layer RDL 1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided over the inside of the opening OP 1 , the inside of the opening OP 2 , and the inside of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 includes a nickel film NF and a gold film AF provided on a partial region of the surface of the copper film CUF.
- the polyimide film PIF 3 having the opening OP 3 is provided on the polyimide film PIF 2 so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- the gold film AF as a part of the redistribution layer RDL 1 is exposed from the bottom of the opening OP 3 .
- the wire W including, for example, copper as a main component is coupled to the surface of the gold film AF exposed from the opening OP 3 .
- main component refers to a material component contained in largest quantities among constitutional materials of an element.
- material including copper as a main component means that copper is contained in largest quantities among constitutional materials of that element.
- main component is intentionally used herein to represent that an element is basically composed of copper but without excluding the case where the element further contains impurities, for example.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 is configured of the barrier conductor film BCF, the copper film CUF, the nickel film NF, and the gold film AF, a specific material for the barrier conductor film BCF is described below.
- the barrier conductor film BCF is formed of a film having a function of suppressing diffusion of interconnection materials (mainly copper) configuring the redistribution layer RDL 1 into the polyimide films PIF 1 to PIF 3 .
- the barrier conductor film BCF can be formed of a titanium (Ti) film, a titanium nitride (TiN) film, a titanium tungsten (TiW) film, a chromium (Cr) film, a tantalum (Ta) film, a tungsten (W) film, a tungsten nitride (WN) film, a high-melting-point metal film, and a noble metal film (including Pd, Ru, Pt, and Ni).
- the thickness is desirably 100 nm or more. In the case of the titanium nitride film or the titanium tungsten film, the thickness is desirably 50 nm or more. In the case of the chromium film, the thickness is desirably 50 nm or more. In the case of the tantalum film, the tungsten film, or the tungsten nitride film, the thickness is desirably 20 nm or more. In the case of the high-melting-point metal film or the noble metal film, the thickness is desirably 50 nm or more.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 has a thickness of, for example, about 3 to 20 ⁇ m, and an interconnection width of about 4 to 100 ⁇ m.
- FIG. 5 is a section view along a line B-B in FIG. 3 .
- FIG. 5 corresponds to a section view in a y direction (interconnection width direction) intersecting with the x direction along which the redistribution layer RDL 1 extends in FIG. 3 .
- the passivation film PAS is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL
- the polyimide film PIF 1 is provided on the passivation film PAS.
- the polyimide film PIF 2 having the interconnection trench WD 1 is provided on the polyimide film PIF 1 .
- a slope SLP 1 is provided in the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the slope SLP 1 is provided in the interconnection trench WD 1 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is disposed in the inside of the interconnection trench WD 1
- the polyimide film PIF 3 is provided on the polyimide film PIF 2 while covering the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- an end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS 1 A and SS 1 B of the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment includes the pad PD 1 , the passivation film PAS covering the pad PD 1 , and the opening OP 1 exposing part of the surface of the pad PD 1 from the passivation film PAS.
- the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment further includes the opening OP 2 in communication with the opening OP 1 , the polyimide film PIF 1 (PIF 2 ) having the interconnection trench WD 1 linking with the opening OP 2 , and the redistribution layer RDL 1 provided in the opening OP 1 , the opening OP 2 , and the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment further includes the polyimide film PIF 3 covering the redistribution layer RDL 1 , and the opening OP 3 exposing part of the redistribution layer RDL 1 from the polyimide film PIF 3 .
- a redistribution layer structure to be electrically coupled to the pad PD 1 is provided above the pad PD 1 .
- redistribution layer has been described with the redistribution layer RDL 1 coupled to one pad PD 1 in FIGS. 3 to 5 , for example, two redistribution layers to be coupled to two pads are actually disposed side by side.
- a planar layout configuration and a sectional configuration in the interconnection width direction are now described with an exemplary configuration where two redistribution layers to be coupled to two pads are disposed side by side.
- FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating two redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 that extend in the x direction while being arranged in the y direction. As illustrated in FIG. 6 , the pads PD 1 and PD 2 are disposed side by side in the y direction. The opening OP 1 exposing a partial region of the surface of the pad PD 1 is provided in the undepicted passivation film, and the redistribution layer RDL 1 extends in the x direction so as to be electrically coupled to the pad PD 1 via the opening OP 1 .
- an opening OP 4 exposing a partial region of the surface of the pad PD 2 is provided in the undepicted passivation film, and the redistribution layer RDL 2 extends in the x direction so as to be electrically coupled to the pad PD 2 via the opening OP 4 . Consequently, the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 are disposed so as to extend in the x direction parallel to each other.
- FIG. 7 is a section view along a line A-A in FIG. 6 .
- the passivation film PAS is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL
- the polyimide film PIF 1 is provided on the passivation film PAS.
- the polyimide film PIF 2 is provided on the polyimide film PIF 1
- the interconnection trench WD 1 and an interconnection trench WD 2 are provided in the polyimide film PIF 2 while being disposed separately from each other.
- the interconnection trench WD 1 has the slope SLP 1 , and the redistribution layer RDL 1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided in the inside of the interconnection trench WD 1 having the slope SLP 1 .
- the interconnection trench WD 2 has a slope SLP 2 , and the redistribution layer RDL 2 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided in the inside of the interconnection trench WD 2 having the slope SLP 2 .
- An end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS 1 A and SS 1 B of the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- one end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from one side face SS 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 opposed to the side face SS 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- the other end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from the other side face SS 2 A of the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the polyimide film PIF 3 is provided on the polyimide film PIF 2 so as to cover the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 .
- the characteristic point of the first embodiment includes a point that the side face of the interconnection trench WD 1 has the slope SLP 1 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction, the maximum opening width L 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W 1 of the redistribution layer RDL 1 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD 1 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL 1 in plan view (see FIG. 6 ).
- the characteristic point of the first embodiment includes a point that the side face of the interconnection trench WD 1 has the slope SLP 1 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction, the maximum opening width L 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W 1 of the redistribution layer RDL 1 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD 1 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL 1 in plan view (see FIG. 6 ).
- the characteristic point of the first embodiment includes a point that the side face of the interconnection trench WD 2 has the slope SLP 2 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction, the maximum opening width L 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W 2 of the redistribution layer RDL 2 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD 2 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL 2 in plan view (see FIG. 6 ). As illustrated in FIG.
- a point on the side face SS 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 , at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another is defined as triple point TP 1 A
- a point on the side face SS 1 B of the redistribution layer RDL 1 , at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another is defined as triple point TP 1 B.
- a point on the side face SS 2 A of the redistribution layer RDL 2 at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another, is defined as triple point TP 2 A
- a point on the side face SS 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 12 at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another, is defined as triple point TP 2 B.
- the side face SS 1 A and the side face SS 1 B of the redistribution layer RDL 1 are in contact with the slope SLP 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the triple point TP 1 A on the side face SS 1 A and the triple point TP 1 B on the side face SS 1 B each exist on the slope SLP 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the side face SS 2 A and the side face SS 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 are in contact with the slope SLP 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 .
- the triple point TP 2 A on the side face SS 2 A and the triple point TP 2 B on the side face SS 2 B exist on the slope SLP 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 .
- the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment provides the following effects.
- copper migration proceeds along the interface between the stacked films.
- the first embodiment is designed such that the interface between the polyimide film PIF 1 and the polyimide film PIF 2 is prevented from being in contact with the copper film CUF by the barrier conductor film BCF having a function of preventing diffusion of copper.
- the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment suppresses copper migration into the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 by the barrier conductor film BCF provided under the copper film CUF.
- the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS 1 A and SS 1 B while being in contact with the slope SLP 1 .
- the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS 2 A and SS 2 B while being in contact with the slope SLP 2 .
- copper migration may occur along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 existing between the side face SS 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the side face SS 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 because the interface is not covered with the barrier conductor film BCF.
- copper migration may occur along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 1 B.
- the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 is provided along a straight line connecting the triple point TP 1 A to the triple point TP 2 B.
- the distance between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B is short, if copper migration occurs along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 , a substantial inter-conductor distance between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 is further reduced due to the copper migration.
- This means a reduction in insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 leading to a reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 .
- the slope SLP 1 is provided in the interconnection trench WD 1 provided in the polyimide film PIF 2
- the slope SLP 2 is provided in the interconnection trench WD 2 , in sectional view in the interconnection width direction.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 is disposed in the interconnection trench WD 1 while the redistribution layer RDL 2 is disposed in the interconnection trench WD 2 such that the triple point TP 1 A is in contact with the slope SLP 1 while the triple point TP 2 A is in contact with the slope SLP 2 .
- the distance along the surface profile of the polyimide film PIF 2 between the triple point TP 1 A (corresponding to a first end of the barrier conductor film BCF) and the triple point TP 2 B (corresponding to a second end of the barrier conductor film BCF) is longer than the straight-line distance between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B.
- the increase in the distance between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 means that even if copper migration occurs along the interface, substantial inter-conductor distance between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 can be maintained.
- the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 is less likely to be reduced, and thus the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 can be maintained. Consequently, according to the first embodiment, reliability of the semiconductor device can be improved.
- the technical idea of the first embodiment is not an idea of actively suppressing copper migration, but an idea from the viewpoint of how the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers due to the migration can be suppressed on the assumption that copper migration occurs.
- the first embodiment focusing on that if the distance along the interface along which migration proceeds can be increased while a certain distance between the redistribution layers is maintained, the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers due to the migration can be suppressed, the above-described characteristic point is devised.
- the basic idea of the first embodiment is to increase the distance along the interface along which copper migration proceeds.
- this basic idea is embodied as a configuration, in which the side face of the interconnection trench WD 1 (WD 2 ) has the slope SLP 1 (SLP 2 ), the maximum opening width L 1 (L 2 ) of the interconnection trench WD 1 (WD 2 ) is larger than the maximum interconnection width W 1 (W 2 ) of the redistribution layer RDL 1 (RDL 2 ), and the interconnection trench WD 1 (WD 2 ) encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL 1 (RDL 2 ).
- the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment even if copper migration occurs, the substantial insulating distance between the redistribution layers can be maintained, and thus the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers can be suppressed. Consequently, according to the semiconductor device employing the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment, reliability can be improved.
- FIG. 8 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of the first modification in sectional view in an interconnection width direction.
- each of the side faces SS 1 A and SS 1 B of the redistribution layer RDL 1 is in contact with the bottom BS 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the triple point TP 1 A and the triple point TP 1 B exist on the bottom BS 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is in contact with the bottom BS 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 .
- each of the side faces SS 2 A and SS 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 is in contact with the bottom BS 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 , and thus the triple point TP 2 A and the triple point TP 2 B exist on the bottom BS 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 . That is, the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is in contact with the bottom BS 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 .
- the distance between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 can also be increased by providing the slope SLP 1 and the slope SLP 2 in the polyimide film PIF 2 .
- the substantial insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 can also be maintained, and thus the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 can be suppressed. That is, according to the semiconductor device employing the redistribution layer structure of the first modification, reliability of the semiconductor device can also be improved.
- the distance between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 becomes longer by providing the slope SLP 1 and the slope SLP 2 .
- a linear interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 also exists between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B.
- copper migration may proceed along two types of paths, i.e., a path along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 and a path along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 .
- a proceeding path of migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 can be lengthened by the slope SLP 1 and the slope SLP 2 .
- the proceeding path of the migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 is straightly provided.
- the basic idea of the first embodiment (the idea of lengthening the path along the interface) is not embodied on the proceeding path of migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 .
- the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 is reduced due to the migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 .
- the reason why the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 exists is because the polyimide film PIF 1 and the polyimide film PIF 2 are separately formed.
- the interface between the polyimide films PIF 1 and PIF 2 does not exist.
- the configuration in which the polyimide film PIF 1 and the polyimide film PIF 2 are integrally formed as one film, together with the configuration, in which the proceeding path of the migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 is increased by providing the slope SLP 1 and the slope SLP 2 .
- the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 due to the copper migration can be suppressed securely and effectively.
- FIG. 9 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of the second modification in sectional view in an interconnection width direction.
- the polyimide film PIF 2 has the interconnection trench WD 1 having the slope SLP 1 and the interconnection trench WD 2 having the slope SLP 2 , and an irregular shape 10 is provided on the surface of the polyimide film PIF 2 between the interconnection trenches WD 1 and WD 2 .
- the second modification has a characteristic point in that the distance between the triple points TP 1 A and TP 2 B can be further increased by providing the irregular shape 10 on the surface of the polyimide film PIF 2 .
- the irregular shape 10 can be formed on the surface of the polyimide film PIF 2 by using a photolithography process used to form the interconnection trenches WD 1 and WD 2 in the polyimide film PIF 2 .
- the distance between the interconnection trenches WD 1 and WD 2 is decreased to less than the resolution limit, thereby the irregular shape 10 can be naturally formed in accordance with intensity distribution (dark and light pattern) of unresolved light without providing a mask pattern for the irregular shape.
- intensity distribution dark and light pattern
- the distance between the interconnection trenches WD 1 and WD 2 is set to at most the resolution limit, about 1 ⁇ m less, thereby the irregular shape 10 can be formed.
- adhesion between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 can be improved by an anchor effect caused by the irregular shape 10 .
- Such improvement in adhesion between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 means that a gap is less likely to be formed at the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 . This means that copper migration is less likely to proceed along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 .
- the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 can be effectively suppressed by a synergetic effect of the increase in distance along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 by the irregular shape 10 , and the improvement in adhesion between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 by the anchor effect caused by the irregular shape 10 .
- FIG. 10 illustrates the interlayer insulating film IL provided as the top layer of the multilayer interconnection layer.
- a conductor film including, for example, an aluminum film or an aluminum alloy film (such as AlSi film or AlSiCu film) is formed on the interlayer insulating film IL, and the conductor film is patterned using a photolithography technique and an etching technique to form the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ).
- the passivation film PAS is formed on the interlayer insulating film IL so as to cover the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ).
- the passivation film PAS is formed of, for example, a silicon oxide film or a silicon nitride film, and can be formed using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, for example.
- CVD chemical vapor deposition
- the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ) is formed in the passivation film PAS by using a photolithography technique and an etching technique. Through this operation, a partial region of the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ) is exposed from the bottom of the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ).
- the photosensitive polyimide film PIF 1 is formed on the passivation film PAS having the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ), and then the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ) is formed in the polyimide film PIF 1 by using a photolithography technique.
- the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ) is formed so as to be in communication with the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ) formed in the passivation film PAS.
- the polyimide film PIF 2 is formed on the polyimide film PIF 1 having the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ).
- the interconnection trench WD 1 and the interconnection trench WD 2 are formed in the polyimide film PIF 2 by using a photolithography technique.
- the interconnection trench WD 1 (WD 2 ) is formed so as to link with the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ) formed in the polyimide film PIF 1 .
- the slope SLP 1 is formed on the side face of the interconnection trench WD 1
- the slope SLP 2 is formed on the side face of the interconnection trench WD 2 , in sectional view in the interconnection width direction.
- the inclination angle from a horizontal plane of each of the slope SLP 1 and the slope SLP 2 can be set to 30 to 60°, for example, is set to 45°. Specifically, since the inclination angle of the vertical plane is 90°, the inclination angle of each of the slopes SLP 1 and SLP 2 is smaller than 90°.
- the barrier conductor film BCF is formed over the polyimide film PIF 2 , the inner wall of the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ), the inner wall of the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ), and the inner wall of the interconnection trench WD 1 (WD 2 ).
- the barrier conductor film BCF is formed of, for example, a titanium film or a titanium nitride film, and can be formed by using a sputtering process, for example.
- a seed film SDF including a copper film is formed on the barrier conductor film BCF by using a sputtering process.
- a resist film PR 1 is formed on the seed film SDF, and is then patterned using a photolithography technique.
- the resist film PR 1 is patterned so as to open a region in which the redistribution layer is to be formed.
- the copper film CUF is formed over the barrier conductor film BCF by using, for example, an electroplating process so as to fill the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ), the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ), and the interconnection trench WD 1 (WD 2 ). Subsequently, as illustrated in FIG.
- a resist film PR 2 is formed over the resist film PR 1 and the copper film CUF, and an opening region is formed in the resist film PR 2 by using a photolithography technique. Part of the surface of the copper film CUF is exposed from the opening region. Subsequently, a stacked film of the nickel film NF and the gold film AF is formed on the copper film CUF exposed from the opening region formed in the resist film PR 2 by using, for example, an electroplating process.
- the resist film PR 2 and the resist film PR 1 are removed. Consequently, the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 can be formed.
- the copper film CUF included in each of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 is partially etched. As illustrated in FIG. 19 , the etching step is performed such that the maximum opening width L 1 of the interconnection trench WD 1 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W 1 of the redistribution layer RDL 1 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD 1 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL 1 in plan view.
- the maximum opening width L 2 of the interconnection trench WD 2 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W 2 of the redistribution layer RDL 2 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD 2 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL 2 in plan view.
- the side face of the redistribution layer RDL 1 is in contact with the slope SLP 1
- the side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 is in contact with the slope SLP 2 , in sectional view in the interconnection width direction.
- the copper film CUF and the seed film SDF are integrally shown as copper film CUF.
- the barrier conductor film BCF exposed from each of the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 is removed using wet etching, for example.
- each end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from the side face of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and is in contact with the slope SLP 1 , in sectional view in the interconnection width direction.
- each end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from the side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 and is in contact with the slope SLP 2 .
- the polyimide film PIF 3 is formed on the polyimide film PIF 2 so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the opening OP 3 (OP 6 ) exposing part of the redistribution layer RDL 1 is formed using a photolithography technique. Through this operation, the gold film AF is exposed from the opening OP 3 (OP 6 ).
- the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment can be formed.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 adjacent to each other are formed such that the side face of the redistribution layer RDL 1 is in contact with the slope SLP 1 provided in the interconnection trench WD 1 , and the side face of the redistribution layer RDL 2 is in contact with the slope SLP 2 provided in the interconnection trench WD 2 .
- the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment can increase the distance between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 . According to the first embodiment, therefore, even if copper migration occurs along the interface between the polyimide films PIF 2 and PIF 3 , the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL 1 and RDL 2 can be maintained. Consequently, the semiconductor device having the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment can improve reliability.
- a second embodiment will be described on an exemplary case where the technical idea of increasing the distance along the interface between the redistribution layers adjacent to each other is embodied by a configuration different from the configuration of the first embodiment.
- FIG. 22 is a section view illustrating a configuration of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 adjacent to each other in sectional view in an interconnection width direction.
- the passivation film PAS is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL, and polyimide films PIF 1 are provided separately from each other on the passivation film PAS.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided on one of the polyimide films PIF 1 separately from each other, while the redistribution layer RDL 2 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided on the other of the polyimide films PIF 1 .
- the polyimide film PIF 3 is provided so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- a triple point TP 1 A at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another, exists on the right side face SS 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- a triple point TP 1 B at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another, exists on the left side face SS 1 B of the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- TP 1 B at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another.
- a triple point TP 2 A at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another, exists on the right side face SS 2 A of the redistribution layer RDL 2
- a triple point TP 2 B at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF 3 are in contact with one another, exists on the left side face SS 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- a characteristic point of the second embodiment includes a point that the polyimide film PIF 1 under the redistribution layer RDL 1 is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL 1 .
- the characteristic point of the second embodiment includes a point that the polyimide film PIF 1 under the redistribution layer RDL 2 is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the characteristic point of the second embodiment is that the width in the interconnection width direction of the polyimide film PIF 1 under the redistribution layer RDL 1 is equal to the width in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer RDL 1 , and the width in the interconnection width direction of the polyimide film PIF 1 under the redistribution layer RDL 2 is substantially equal to the width in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment provides the following effects. Specifically, in the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, as illustrated in FIG. 22 , a path along the interface between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 is shown by a solid-line arrow. That is, according to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, the path along the interface between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 can be made longer than a straight-line distance shown by a broken-line arrow.
- a path along the interface between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 is the straight-line distance shown by the broken-line arrow in FIG. 22 .
- the path along the interface between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 can be formed as the path shown by the solid-line arrow in FIG. 22 , which is longer than the straight-line distance shown by the broken-line arrow in FIG. 22 . That is, according to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, the path along the interface between the triple point TP 1 A of the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the triple point TP 2 B of the redistribution layer RDL 2 can be lengthened. According to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, therefore, even if copper migration occurs, the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 can be maintained
- the polyimide film PIF 1 under the redistribution layer RDL 1 is provided only in the region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL 1
- the polyimide film PIF 1 under the redistribution layer RDL 2 is provided only in the region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- FIGS. 23 to 25 A method of fabricating the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment is now described with reference to drawings.
- a section view (left view) in the interconnection length direction of the redistribution layer and a section view (right view) in the interconnection width direction thereof are shown side by side.
- a step of forming the passivation film PAS covering the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ), a step of forming the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ) exposing part of the surface of the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ) on the passivation film PAS, and a step of forming the polyimide film PIF 1 on the passivation film PAS have been performed. Furthermore, in the state shown in FIG. 23 , a step of forming the passivation film PAS covering the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ), a step of forming the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ) exposing part of the surface of the pad PD 1 (PD 2 ) on the passivation film PAS, and a step of forming the polyimide film PIF 1 on the passivation film PAS have been performed. Furthermore, in the state shown in FIG.
- a step of forming the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ) in communication with the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ) on the polyimide film PIF 1 and a step of forming the redistribution layer RDL 1 (RDL 2 ) that fills the opening OP 1 (OP 4 ) and the opening OP 2 (OP 5 ) and extends on the polyimide film PIF 1 have also been performed.
- the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 are provided on the polyimide film PIF 1 that is continuously provided in the interconnection width direction.
- the polyimide film PIF 1 is processed with the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 as a mask. Specifically, the polyimide film PIF 1 is subjected to asking using oxygen plasma with the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 as the mask. Consequently, as illustrated in FIG. 24 , the polyimide film PIF 1 can be formed under the redistribution layer RDL 1 provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL 1 , and under the redistribution layer RDL 2 provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL 2 .
- the polyimide film PIF 3 covering the redistribution layer RDL 1 and the redistribution layer RDL 2 is formed, and then the opening OP 3 (OP 6 ) exposing part of the redistribution layer RDL 1 (RDL 2 ) is formed in the polyimide film PIF 3 .
- the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment can be fabricated.
- the major compositional film for the redistribution layer may be configured of a silver film (Ag film).
- Ag film silver film
- a semiconductor device including:
- a first polyimide film having a second opening in communication with the first opening
- first polyimide film is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the first interconnection.
- a method of manufacturing a semiconductor device including the steps of:
- step (g) after the step (f), forming a second polyimide film covering the first interconnection
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Abstract
Reliability of a semiconductor device is improved. A slope is provided on a side face of an interconnection trench in sectional view in an interconnection width direction of a redistribution layer. The maximum opening width of the interconnection trench in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width of the redistribution layer in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench is provided so as to encapsulate the redistribution layer in plan view.
Description
- This application is a continuation of U.S. application Ser. No. 15/186,903 filed Jun. 20, 2016, which claims priority from Japanese patent application No. 2015-167278, filed on Aug. 26, 2015, the disclosures of which are incorporated by reference herein in their entirety.
- The present invention relates to a semiconductor device and a technique for manufacturing the semiconductor device. For example, the invention relates to a technology that is effectively applied to a semiconductor device including a redistribution layer, and relates to a technique for manufacturing the semiconductor device.
- Japanese Unexamined Patent Application Publication No. 2003-229450 describes a technique, in which an insulating film covering an aluminum pad has an opening that exposes part of a surface of the aluminum pad, and a recess is provided on a side face of the opening. With the technique, it is further described that a metal interconnection layer is provided so as to protrude from the inside of the opening including the recess.
- For example, for semiconductor devices for use in consumer products typified by household electric appliances and communication devices, development trend includes low power consumption, small size, and low cost. For semiconductor devices for use in vehicles, in addition to such a development trend, it is necessary to improve reliability of high-voltage operation under high-temperature environment. In this regard, an inexpensive copper (Cu) wire is examiningly used in place of expensive gold (Au) wire from the viewpoint of cost reduction. In such a case, since the copper wire is harder than the gold wire, a pad to be coupled to the wire is easily damaged. It is therefore examined that when a copper wire is used, the copper wire is not directly coupled to the pad, and instead, for example, a redistribution layer including a copper interconnection to be coupled to the pad is provided, and is then coupled to the copper wire. According to such a redistribution layer structure, on resistance of a power transistor can be reduced by the thick redistribution layer, and chip area can be reduced through an interconnection layout design using the redistribution layer. Furthermore, cost reduction can be achieved by using the coupling structure with the inexpensive copper wire, and heat radiation can be increased by large areal occupancy of the redistribution layer.
- With the current redistribution layer structure, however, the inventors have found that even if a distance between redistribution layers is designed to maintain a dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers, the dielectric strength voltage according to a design value cannot be provided in an actual redistribution layer structure. That is, investigation for improvement is necessary for the current redistribution layer structure from the viewpoint of providing the dielectric strength voltage.
- Other issues and novel features will be clarified from the description of this specification and the accompanying drawings.
- According to one embodiment of the invention, there is provided a semiconductor device, in which a slope is provided on a side face of an interconnection trench in sectional view in an interconnection width direction of a redistribution layer. The maximum opening width of the interconnection trench in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width of the redistribution layer in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench is provided so as to encapsulate the redistribution layer in plan view.
- According to the one embodiment, reliability of the semiconductor device can be improved.
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FIG. 1 is a view to explain room for improvement in the related art, which schematically illustrates redistribution layers disposed adjacent to each other. -
FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary planar layout configuration of a semiconductor chip in a first embodiment. -
FIG. 3 is an expanded view of a partial region of the semiconductor chip illustrated inFIG. 2 , the partial region corresponding to one redistribution layer. -
FIG. 4 is a section view along a line A-A inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 5 is a section view along a line B-B inFIG. 3 . -
FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating two redistribution layers extending in an x direction while being arranged in a y direction. -
FIG. 7 is a section view along a line A-A inFIG. 6 . -
FIG. 8 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of a first modification in sectional view in an interconnection width direction. -
FIG. 9 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of a second modification in sectional view in the interconnection width direction. -
FIG. 10 is a section view illustrating a manufacturing process of the semiconductor device of the first embodiment. -
FIG. 11 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 12 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 11 . -
FIG. 13 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 12 . -
FIG. 14 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 13 . -
FIG. 15 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 16 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 17 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 16 . -
FIG. 18 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 17 . -
FIG. 19 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 18 . -
FIG. 20 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 19 . -
FIG. 21 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 20 . -
FIG. 22 is a section view illustrating a configuration of redistribution layers disposed adjacent to each other in a second embodiment. -
FIG. 23 is a section view illustrating a manufacturing process of the semiconductor device of the second embodiment. -
FIG. 24 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 23 . -
FIG. 25 is a section view illustrating the manufacturing process of the semiconductor device followingFIG. 24 . - Although each of the following embodiments may be dividedly described in a plurality of sections or embodiments for convenience as necessary, they are not unrelated to one another except for the particularly defined case, and are in a relationship where one is a modification, a detail, supplementary explanation, or the like of part or all of another one.
- In each of the following embodiments, when the number of elements (including the number, a numerical value, amount, and a range) is mentioned, the number is not limited to a specified number except for the particularly defined case and for the case where the number is principally clearly limited to the specified number. In other words, the number may be not less than or not more than the specified number.
- In each of the following embodiments, it will be appreciated that a constitutional element (including an element step) of the embodiment is not necessarily indispensable except for the particularly defined case and for the case where the constitutional element is probably indispensable in principle.
- Similarly, in each of the following embodiments, when a shape of a constitutional element, a positional relationship, and the like are described, any configuration substantially closely related to or similar to such a shape or the like should be included except for the particularly defined case and for the case where the configuration is probably not included in principle. The same holds true in the above-described numerical value and range.
- In all drawings for explaining the following embodiments, the same components are designated by the same numeral, and duplicated description is omitted. A plan diagram may also be hatched for better viewability.
- Room for improvement in the related art is now described. The term “related art” mentioned herein refers to an art including a problem that has been newly found by the inventors, which is described with the view to a technique (unknown technique) prerequisite for the novel technical idea while being not a known prior art.
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FIG. 1 is a view for explaining room for improvement in the related art, which schematically illustrates a redistribution layer RDL1 and a redistribution layer RDL2 disposed to be adjacent to each other. InFIG. 1 , a passivation film PAS is provided on an interlayer insulating film IL, and a polyimide film PIF1 is provided on the passivation film PAS. The redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 are disposed on the polyimide film PIF1 so as to be separated from each other. Each of the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 includes, for example, a barrier conductor film BCF that serves to prevent diffusion of copper, and a copper film CUF provided on the barrier conductor film BCF. Furthermore, a polyimide film PIF3 is provided so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2. - As illustrated in
FIG. 1 , in the related art, for example, the barrier film BCF that prevents diffusion of copper does not exist on a side face of the redistribution layer RDL2; hence, copper migration MG easily occurs along an interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF3. The inventors have elucidated the mechanism of occurrence of such copper migration MG, and the mechanism is now described with reference toFIG. 1 . - In
FIG. 1 , for example, if the semiconductor device is placed in a high-humidity environment, the polyimide film PIF3 being an organic insulating film takes up moisture because of its hygroscopic property. As a result, water is condensed in an interface between the polyimide films PIF3 and PIF1 illustrated inFIG. 1 . For example, if a high electric potential is applied between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 in this situation, the copper film CUF exposed from a side face of the redistribution layer RDL2 on a plus potential side (positive potential side) is corroded due to the water in the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF3 and an electric field associated with the application of the high-electric field. Copper ions caused by corrosion of the copper film CUF are drifted to a minus potential side (negative potential side) and deposited thereon. As a result, as illustrated inFIG. 1 , copper migration MG occurs from the left side face of the redistribution layer RDL2 toward the redistribution layer RDL1. - Hence, an insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 becomes shorter than the distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 due to the copper migration extending from the left side face of the redistribution layer RDL2. This means a reduction in withstand voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2. In other words, in the related art, the dielectric strength voltage is reduced between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 adjacent to each other by the copper migration MG along the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF3. Specifically, even if the distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 is designed such that the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 can be maintained in consideration of the largest potential difference applied between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2, the effective insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 becomes shorter due to the copper migration MG. As a result, in the related art, the dielectric strength voltage according to the design value cannot be provided due to the copper migration MG, causing a reduction in reliability of the semiconductor device.
- In this way, the related art has room for improvement in the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 adjacent to each other. In other words, the related art has room for improvement from the viewpoint of improving reliability of the semiconductor device. In the first embodiment, therefore, means are devised for the room for improvement in the related art. The technical idea of the first embodiment, in which such means are devised, is now described.
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FIG. 2 is a plan view illustrating an exemplary planar layout configuration of a semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment. As illustrated inFIG. 2 , the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment has a rectangular shape as its planar shape. A plurality of quadrilaterals enclosed by thick lines in an inner region of the semiconductor chip CHP each correspond to an opening OP3 exposing part of a redistribution layer, and a gold film provided on the redistribution layer is exposed from the opening OP3. A copper wire is to be coupled to the gold film exposed from the opening OP3. -
FIG. 3 is an enlarged view of a partial region of the semiconductor chip CHP illustrated inFIG. 2 , specifically an enlarged view of a region corresponding to one opening OP3. As illustrated inFIG. 3 , an opening OP1 exposing part of a surface of a pad PD1 including, for example, an aluminum film is provided, and the redistribution layer RDL1 is provided so as to be electrically coupled to the pad PD1 via the opening OP1. The redistribution layer RDL1 extends in an x direction, and the opening OP3 is provided so as to expose a partial region of the redistribution layer RDL1, and a wire W including copper is electrically coupled to the redistribution layer RDL1 exposed from the opening OP3. Furthermore, an interconnection trench WD1 is provided so as to encapsulate the redistribution layer RDL1 in plan view. - The device structure of the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment is now described.
FIG. 4 is a section view along a line A-A inFIG. 3 , showing an exemplary device structure of the semiconductor device of the first embodiment. In particular,FIG. 4 corresponds to a section view in an interconnection length direction corresponding to the x direction along which the redistribution layer extends inFIG. 3 . As illustrated inFIG. 4 , a plurality of field effect transistors Q configuring an integrated circuit are provided on a main surface of asemiconductor substrate 1S including, for example, silicon. An interlayer insulating film is provided so as to cover the field effect transistors Q, and plugs PLG are provided so as to be electrically coupled to the field effect transistors Q through the interlayer insulating film. Interconnections WL1 are provided by, for example, a damascene process on the interlayer insulating film having the plugs PLG. The interconnections WL1 are electrically coupled to the field effect transistors Q via the plugs PLG. InFIG. 4 , an undepicted multilayer interconnection is provided on the interconnections WL1, and the top interlayer insulating film IL is provided so as to cover the multilayer interconnection layer. - As illustrated in
FIG. 4 , the pad PD1 including, for example, an aluminum alloy film is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL. Specifically, the pad PD1 is provided above thesemiconductor substrate 1S, and the passivation film PAS including, for example, a silicon oxide film or a silicon nitride film is provided so as to cover the pad PD1. The opening OP1 is provided in the passivation film PAS, and part of the surface of the pad PD1 is exposed from the bottom of the opening OP1. - As illustrated in
FIG. 4 , the polyimide film PIF1 is provided on the passivation film PAS, and an opening OP2 is provided in the polyimide film PIF1. Furthermore, a polyimide film PIF2 is provided on the polyimide film PIF1, and the interconnection trench WD1 is provided in the polyimide film PIF2 so as to link with the opening OP2. Specifically, the opening OP2 in the polyimide film PIF1 is provided in communication with the opening OP1 in the passivation film PAS while also linking with the interconnection trench WD1 in the polyimide film PIF2. - The barrier conductor film BCF is provided from the surface of the pad PD1 exposed from the opening OP1 to a region including the side face of the opening OP1, the inner wall (bottom and side face) of the opening OP2, and the inner wall (bottom and side face) of the interconnection trench WD1. The copper film CUF is provided on the barrier conductor film BCF so as to fill the opening OP1, the opening OP2, and the interconnection trench WD1. In this way, the redistribution layer RDL1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided over the inside of the opening OP1, the inside of the opening OP2, and the inside of the interconnection trench WD1. Furthermore, the redistribution layer RDL1 includes a nickel film NF and a gold film AF provided on a partial region of the surface of the copper film CUF. The polyimide film PIF3 having the opening OP3 is provided on the polyimide film PIF2 so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL1. The gold film AF as a part of the redistribution layer RDL1 is exposed from the bottom of the opening OP3. The wire W including, for example, copper as a main component is coupled to the surface of the gold film AF exposed from the opening OP3.
- The term “main component” described herein refers to a material component contained in largest quantities among constitutional materials of an element. For example, “material including copper as a main component” means that copper is contained in largest quantities among constitutional materials of that element. The term “main component” is intentionally used herein to represent that an element is basically composed of copper but without excluding the case where the element further contains impurities, for example.
- A material for the redistribution layer RDL1 is now described. Since the redistribution layer RDL1 is configured of the barrier conductor film BCF, the copper film CUF, the nickel film NF, and the gold film AF, a specific material for the barrier conductor film BCF is described below. The barrier conductor film BCF is formed of a film having a function of suppressing diffusion of interconnection materials (mainly copper) configuring the redistribution layer RDL1 into the polyimide films PIF1 to PIF3. For example, the barrier conductor film BCF can be formed of a titanium (Ti) film, a titanium nitride (TiN) film, a titanium tungsten (TiW) film, a chromium (Cr) film, a tantalum (Ta) film, a tungsten (W) film, a tungsten nitride (WN) film, a high-melting-point metal film, and a noble metal film (including Pd, Ru, Pt, and Ni).
- In the case of the titanium film, the thickness is desirably 100 nm or more. In the case of the titanium nitride film or the titanium tungsten film, the thickness is desirably 50 nm or more. In the case of the chromium film, the thickness is desirably 50 nm or more. In the case of the tantalum film, the tungsten film, or the tungsten nitride film, the thickness is desirably 20 nm or more. In the case of the high-melting-point metal film or the noble metal film, the thickness is desirably 50 nm or more.
- The redistribution layer RDL1 has a thickness of, for example, about 3 to 20 μm, and an interconnection width of about 4 to 100 μm.
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FIG. 5 is a section view along a line B-B inFIG. 3 . Specifically,FIG. 5 corresponds to a section view in a y direction (interconnection width direction) intersecting with the x direction along which the redistribution layer RDL1 extends inFIG. 3 . As illustrated inFIG. 5 , the passivation film PAS is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL, and the polyimide film PIF1 is provided on the passivation film PAS. Furthermore, the polyimide film PIF2 having the interconnection trench WD1 is provided on the polyimide film PIF1. As shown inFIG. 5 , a slope SLP1 is provided in the interconnection trench WD1. Specifically, in the first embodiment, the slope SLP1 is provided in the interconnection trench WD1 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer. The redistribution layer RDL1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is disposed in the inside of the interconnection trench WD1, and the polyimide film PIF3 is provided on the polyimide film PIF2 while covering the redistribution layer RDL1. As illustrated inFIG. 5 , an end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS1A and SS1B of the redistribution layer RDL1. - In this way, as illustrated in
FIGS. 2 to 5 , the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment includes the pad PD1, the passivation film PAS covering the pad PD1, and the opening OP1 exposing part of the surface of the pad PD1 from the passivation film PAS. The semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment further includes the opening OP2 in communication with the opening OP1, the polyimide film PIF1 (PIF2) having the interconnection trench WD1 linking with the opening OP2, and the redistribution layer RDL1 provided in the opening OP1, the opening OP2, and the interconnection trench WD1. The semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment further includes the polyimide film PIF3 covering the redistribution layer RDL1, and the opening OP3 exposing part of the redistribution layer RDL1 from the polyimide film PIF3. In this way, in the semiconductor chip CHP of the first embodiment, a redistribution layer structure to be electrically coupled to the pad PD1 is provided above the pad PD1. - Although the redistribution layer has been described with the redistribution layer RDL1 coupled to one pad PD1 in
FIGS. 3 to 5 , for example, two redistribution layers to be coupled to two pads are actually disposed side by side. Hence, a planar layout configuration and a sectional configuration in the interconnection width direction are now described with an exemplary configuration where two redistribution layers to be coupled to two pads are disposed side by side. -
FIG. 6 is a schematic view illustrating two redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 that extend in the x direction while being arranged in the y direction. As illustrated inFIG. 6 , the pads PD1 and PD2 are disposed side by side in the y direction. The opening OP1 exposing a partial region of the surface of the pad PD1 is provided in the undepicted passivation film, and the redistribution layer RDL1 extends in the x direction so as to be electrically coupled to the pad PD1 via the opening OP1. Similarly, an opening OP4 exposing a partial region of the surface of the pad PD2 is provided in the undepicted passivation film, and the redistribution layer RDL2 extends in the x direction so as to be electrically coupled to the pad PD2 via the opening OP4. Consequently, the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 are disposed so as to extend in the x direction parallel to each other. - A sectional configuration in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 adjacent to each other is now described.
FIG. 7 is a section view along a line A-A inFIG. 6 . As illustrated inFIG. 7 , the passivation film PAS is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL, and the polyimide film PIF1 is provided on the passivation film PAS. The polyimide film PIF2 is provided on the polyimide film PIF1, and the interconnection trench WD1 and an interconnection trench WD2 are provided in the polyimide film PIF2 while being disposed separately from each other. The interconnection trench WD1 has the slope SLP1, and the redistribution layer RDL1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided in the inside of the interconnection trench WD1 having the slope SLP1. Similarly, the interconnection trench WD2 has a slope SLP2, and the redistribution layer RDL2 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided in the inside of the interconnection trench WD2 having the slope SLP2. - An end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS1A and SS1B of the redistribution layer RDL1. Similarly, one end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from one side face SS2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 opposed to the side face SS1A of the redistribution layer RDL1. Furthermore, the other end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from the other side face SS2A of the redistribution layer RDL2. The polyimide film PIF3 is provided on the polyimide film PIF2 so as to cover the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2.
- The characteristic point of the first embodiment is now described. As illustrated in
FIG. 7 , for example, the characteristic point of the first embodiment includes a point that the side face of the interconnection trench WD1 has the slope SLP1 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction, the maximum opening width L1 of the interconnection trench WD1 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W1 of the redistribution layer RDL1 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD1 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL1 in plan view (seeFIG. 6 ). Similarly, as illustrated inFIG. 7 , the characteristic point of the first embodiment includes a point that the side face of the interconnection trench WD2 has the slope SLP2 in sectional view in the interconnection width direction, the maximum opening width L2 of the interconnection trench WD2 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W2 of the redistribution layer RDL2 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD2 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL2 in plan view (seeFIG. 6 ). As illustrated inFIG. 7 , a point on the side face SS1A of the redistribution layer RDL1, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, is defined as triple point TP1A, and a point on the side face SS1B of the redistribution layer RDL1, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, is defined as triple point TP1B. Similarly, a point on the side face SS2A of the redistribution layer RDL2, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, is defined as triple point TP2A, and a point on the side face SS2B of the redistribution layer RDL12, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, is defined as triple point TP2B. - In a specific embodiment of the characteristic point of the first embodiment, for example, as illustrated in
FIG. 7 , the side face SS1A and the side face SS1B of the redistribution layer RDL1 are in contact with the slope SLP1 of the interconnection trench WD1. In other words, the triple point TP1A on the side face SS1A and the triple point TP1B on the side face SS1B each exist on the slope SLP1 of the interconnection trench WD1. Similarly, the side face SS2A and the side face SS2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 are in contact with the slope SLP2 of the interconnection trench WD2. In other words, the triple point TP2A on the side face SS2A and the triple point TP2B on the side face SS2B exist on the slope SLP2 of the interconnection trench WD2. - Consequently, the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment provides the following effects. For example, copper migration proceeds along the interface between the stacked films. In such a case, for example, as illustrated in
FIG. 7 , the first embodiment is designed such that the interface between the polyimide film PIF1 and the polyimide film PIF2 is prevented from being in contact with the copper film CUF by the barrier conductor film BCF having a function of preventing diffusion of copper. Hence, the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment suppresses copper migration into the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2 by the barrier conductor film BCF provided under the copper film CUF. For the redistribution layer RDL1, the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS1A and SS1B while being in contact with the slope SLP1. Similarly, for the redistribution layer RDL2, the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from each of the side faces SS2A and SS2B while being in contact with the slope SLP2. Hence, for example, copper migration may occur along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 existing between the side face SS1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the side face SS2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 because the interface is not covered with the barrier conductor film BCF. In other words, copper migration may occur along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 between the triple points TP1A and TP1B. - In this regard, for example, it is assumed that the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 is provided along a straight line connecting the triple point TP1A to the triple point TP2B. In such a case, since the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B is short, if copper migration occurs along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3, a substantial inter-conductor distance between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 is further reduced due to the copper migration. This means a reduction in insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2, leading to a reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2.
- In contrast, in the first embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 7 , the slope SLP1 is provided in the interconnection trench WD1 provided in the polyimide film PIF2, and the slope SLP2 is provided in the interconnection trench WD2, in sectional view in the interconnection width direction. In the first embodiment, the redistribution layer RDL1 is disposed in the interconnection trench WD1 while the redistribution layer RDL2 is disposed in the interconnection trench WD2 such that the triple point TP1A is in contact with the slope SLP1 while the triple point TP2A is in contact with the slope SLP2. As a result, in the first embodiment, as illustrated inFIG. 7 , the distance along the surface profile of the polyimide film PIF2 between the triple point TP1A (corresponding to a first end of the barrier conductor film BCF) and the triple point TP2B (corresponding to a second end of the barrier conductor film BCF) is longer than the straight-line distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B. This means an increase in the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3. That is, copper migration proceeds along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3. In consideration of this, the increase in the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 means that even if copper migration occurs along the interface, substantial inter-conductor distance between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 can be maintained. Hence, according to the first embodiment, even if copper migration occurs along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3, the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 is less likely to be reduced, and thus the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 can be maintained. Consequently, according to the first embodiment, reliability of the semiconductor device can be improved. - In this way, the technical idea of the first embodiment is not an idea of actively suppressing copper migration, but an idea from the viewpoint of how the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers due to the migration can be suppressed on the assumption that copper migration occurs. To embody such a technical idea, in the first embodiment, focusing on that if the distance along the interface along which migration proceeds can be increased while a certain distance between the redistribution layers is maintained, the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers due to the migration can be suppressed, the above-described characteristic point is devised.
- That is, the basic idea of the first embodiment is to increase the distance along the interface along which copper migration proceeds. As illustrated in
FIG. 7 , this basic idea is embodied as a configuration, in which the side face of the interconnection trench WD1 (WD2) has the slope SLP1 (SLP2), the maximum opening width L1 (L2) of the interconnection trench WD1 (WD2) is larger than the maximum interconnection width W1 (W2) of the redistribution layer RDL1 (RDL2), and the interconnection trench WD1 (WD2) encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL1 (RDL2). - In this way, according to the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment, even if copper migration occurs, the substantial insulating distance between the redistribution layers can be maintained, and thus the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers can be suppressed. Consequently, according to the semiconductor device employing the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment, reliability can be improved.
- The redistribution layer structure of a first modification is now described.
FIG. 8 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of the first modification in sectional view in an interconnection width direction. In the redistribution layer structure illustrated inFIG. 8 , unlike inFIG. 7 , each of the side faces SS1A and SS1B of the redistribution layer RDL1 is in contact with the bottom BS1 of the interconnection trench WD1. In other words, in the redistribution layer structure of the first modification, the triple point TP1A and the triple point TP1B exist on the bottom BS1 of the interconnection trench WD1. That is, the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is in contact with the bottom BS1 of the interconnection trench WD1. Similarly, each of the side faces SS2A and SS2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 is in contact with the bottom BS2 of the interconnection trench WD2, and thus the triple point TP2A and the triple point TP2B exist on the bottom BS2 of the interconnection trench WD2. That is, the end of the barrier conductor film BCF is in contact with the bottom BS2 of the interconnection trench WD2. - In the redistribution layer structure of the first modification configured in this way, the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 can also be increased by providing the slope SLP1 and the slope SLP2 in the polyimide film PIF2. As a result, in the first modification, even if copper migration occurs, the substantial insulating distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 can also be maintained, and thus the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 can be suppressed. That is, according to the semiconductor device employing the redistribution layer structure of the first modification, reliability of the semiconductor device can also be improved.
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FIG. 8 , the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 becomes longer by providing the slope SLP1 and the slope SLP2. On the other hand, as illustrated inFIG. 8 , a linear interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2 also exists between the triple points TP1A and TP2B. Hence, in the first modification, copper migration may proceed along two types of paths, i.e., a path along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 and a path along the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2. In this regard, in the first modification, a proceeding path of migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 can be lengthened by the slope SLP1 and the slope SLP2. In the configuration of the first modification, however, the proceeding path of the migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2 is straightly provided. In the first modification, therefore, the basic idea of the first embodiment (the idea of lengthening the path along the interface) is not embodied on the proceeding path of migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2. Hence, in the first modification, it is concerned that the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 is reduced due to the migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2. In this regard, the reason why the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2 exists is because the polyimide film PIF1 and the polyimide film PIF2 are separately formed. For example, for the redistribution layer structure of the first modification, if the polyimide film PIF1 and the polyimide film PIF2 are integrally formed as one film, the interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF2 does not exist. Hence, in the first modification, it is desired to use the configuration, in which the polyimide film PIF1 and the polyimide film PIF2 are integrally formed as one film, together with the configuration, in which the proceeding path of the migration along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 is increased by providing the slope SLP1 and the slope SLP2. According to such a configuration combination, the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 due to the copper migration can be suppressed securely and effectively. - The redistribution layer structure of a second modification is now described.
FIG. 9 is a section view illustrating a redistribution layer structure of the second modification in sectional view in an interconnection width direction. In the redistribution layer structure illustrated inFIG. 9 , the polyimide film PIF2 has the interconnection trench WD1 having the slope SLP1 and the interconnection trench WD2 having the slope SLP2, and anirregular shape 10 is provided on the surface of the polyimide film PIF2 between the interconnection trenches WD1 and WD2. - Consequently, according to the second modification, while the distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 is fixed, the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3, along which the copper migration proceeds, can be further increased. In other words, the second modification has a characteristic point in that the distance between the triple points TP1A and TP2B can be further increased by providing the
irregular shape 10 on the surface of the polyimide film PIF2. - The
irregular shape 10 can be formed on the surface of the polyimide film PIF2 by using a photolithography process used to form the interconnection trenches WD1 and WD2 in the polyimide film PIF2. In particular, the distance between the interconnection trenches WD1 and WD2 is decreased to less than the resolution limit, thereby theirregular shape 10 can be naturally formed in accordance with intensity distribution (dark and light pattern) of unresolved light without providing a mask pattern for the irregular shape. For example, while the polyimide film PIF2 allows the maximum resolution of about 4 μm, the distance between the interconnection trenches WD1 and WD2 is set to at most the resolution limit, about 1 μm less, thereby theirregular shape 10 can be formed. - Furthermore, according to the second modification, since the
irregular shape 10 is provided at the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3, adhesion between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 can be improved by an anchor effect caused by theirregular shape 10. Such improvement in adhesion between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 means that a gap is less likely to be formed at the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3. This means that copper migration is less likely to proceed along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3. Consequently, according to the second modification, the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 can be effectively suppressed by a synergetic effect of the increase in distance along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 by theirregular shape 10, and the improvement in adhesion between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3 by the anchor effect caused by theirregular shape 10. - A method of manufacturing the semiconductor device of the first embodiment is now described with reference to drawings. In each of drawings illustrating a manufacturing process, a section view (left view) in the interconnection length direction of the redistribution layer and a section view (right view) in the interconnection width direction thereof are shown side by side.
- First, for example, a semiconductor substrate including silicon is provided, and a plurality of field effect transistors are formed in the semiconductor substrate. Subsequently, a multilayer interconnection layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate having the field effect transistors.
FIG. 10 illustrates the interlayer insulating film IL provided as the top layer of the multilayer interconnection layer. As illustrated inFIG. 10 , a conductor film including, for example, an aluminum film or an aluminum alloy film (such as AlSi film or AlSiCu film) is formed on the interlayer insulating film IL, and the conductor film is patterned using a photolithography technique and an etching technique to form the pad PD1 (PD2). - Subsequently, the passivation film PAS is formed on the interlayer insulating film IL so as to cover the pad PD1 (PD2). The passivation film PAS is formed of, for example, a silicon oxide film or a silicon nitride film, and can be formed using a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process, for example. Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 11 , the opening OP1 (OP4) is formed in the passivation film PAS by using a photolithography technique and an etching technique. Through this operation, a partial region of the pad PD1 (PD2) is exposed from the bottom of the opening OP1 (OP4). - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 12 , the photosensitive polyimide film PIF1 is formed on the passivation film PAS having the opening OP1 (OP4), and then the opening OP2 (OP5) is formed in the polyimide film PIF1 by using a photolithography technique. The opening OP2 (OP5) is formed so as to be in communication with the opening OP1 (OP4) formed in the passivation film PAS. - As illustrated in
FIG. 13 , the polyimide film PIF2 is formed on the polyimide film PIF1 having the opening OP2 (OP5). Subsequently, the interconnection trench WD1 and the interconnection trench WD2 are formed in the polyimide film PIF2 by using a photolithography technique. The interconnection trench WD1 (WD2) is formed so as to link with the opening OP2 (OP5) formed in the polyimide film PIF1. Through this operation, as illustrated in the right view ofFIG. 13 , the slope SLP1 is formed on the side face of the interconnection trench WD1, and the slope SLP2 is formed on the side face of the interconnection trench WD2, in sectional view in the interconnection width direction. The inclination angle from a horizontal plane of each of the slope SLP1 and the slope SLP2 can be set to 30 to 60°, for example, is set to 45°. Specifically, since the inclination angle of the vertical plane is 90°, the inclination angle of each of the slopes SLP1 and SLP2 is smaller than 90°. - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 14 , the barrier conductor film BCF is formed over the polyimide film PIF2, the inner wall of the opening OP1 (OP4), the inner wall of the opening OP2 (OP5), and the inner wall of the interconnection trench WD1 (WD2). The barrier conductor film BCF is formed of, for example, a titanium film or a titanium nitride film, and can be formed by using a sputtering process, for example. Subsequently, a seed film SDF including a copper film is formed on the barrier conductor film BCF by using a sputtering process. - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 15 , a resist film PR1 is formed on the seed film SDF, and is then patterned using a photolithography technique. The resist film PR1 is patterned so as to open a region in which the redistribution layer is to be formed. As illustrated inFIG. 16 , the copper film CUF is formed over the barrier conductor film BCF by using, for example, an electroplating process so as to fill the opening OP1 (OP4), the opening OP2 (OP5), and the interconnection trench WD1 (WD2). Subsequently, as illustrated inFIG. 17 , a resist film PR2 is formed over the resist film PR1 and the copper film CUF, and an opening region is formed in the resist film PR2 by using a photolithography technique. Part of the surface of the copper film CUF is exposed from the opening region. Subsequently, a stacked film of the nickel film NF and the gold film AF is formed on the copper film CUF exposed from the opening region formed in the resist film PR2 by using, for example, an electroplating process. - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 18 , the resist film PR2 and the resist film PR1 are removed. Consequently, the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 can be formed. Subsequently, as illustrated inFIG. 19 , the copper film CUF included in each of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 is partially etched. As illustrated inFIG. 19 , the etching step is performed such that the maximum opening width L1 of the interconnection trench WD1 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W1 of the redistribution layer RDL1 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD1 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL1 in plan view. Similarly, through the etching step, the maximum opening width L2 of the interconnection trench WD2 in the interconnection width direction is larger than the maximum interconnection width W2 of the redistribution layer RDL2 in the interconnection width direction, and the interconnection trench WD2 encapsulates the redistribution layer RDL2 in plan view. Specifically, as illustrated inFIG. 19 , the side face of the redistribution layer RDL1 is in contact with the slope SLP1, and the side face of the redistribution layer RDL2 is in contact with the slope SLP2, in sectional view in the interconnection width direction. In each ofFIG. 19 and subsequent figures showing the manufacturing process, the copper film CUF and the seed film SDF are integrally shown as copper film CUF. - As illustrated in
FIG. 20 , the barrier conductor film BCF exposed from each of the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 is removed using wet etching, for example. As a result, as illustrated inFIG. 20 , each end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from the side face of the redistribution layer RDL1 and is in contact with the slope SLP1, in sectional view in the interconnection width direction. Similarly, each end of the barrier conductor film BCF is exposed from the side face of the redistribution layer RDL2 and is in contact with the slope SLP2. - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 21 , the polyimide film PIF3 is formed on the polyimide film PIF2 so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2. Subsequently, the opening OP3 (OP6) exposing part of the redistribution layer RDL1 is formed using a photolithography technique. Through this operation, the gold film AF is exposed from the opening OP3 (OP6). - In this way, the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment can be formed. In the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment, for example, as shown in the right view of
FIG. 21 , the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 adjacent to each other are formed such that the side face of the redistribution layer RDL1 is in contact with the slope SLP1 provided in the interconnection trench WD1, and the side face of the redistribution layer RDL2 is in contact with the slope SLP2 provided in the interconnection trench WD2. As a result, the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment can increase the distance between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3. According to the first embodiment, therefore, even if copper migration occurs along the interface between the polyimide films PIF2 and PIF3, the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 can be maintained. Consequently, the semiconductor device having the redistribution layer structure of the first embodiment can improve reliability. - A second embodiment will be described on an exemplary case where the technical idea of increasing the distance along the interface between the redistribution layers adjacent to each other is embodied by a configuration different from the configuration of the first embodiment.
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FIG. 22 is a section view illustrating a configuration of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 adjacent to each other in sectional view in an interconnection width direction. InFIG. 22 , the passivation film PAS is provided on the interlayer insulating film IL, and polyimide films PIF1 are provided separately from each other on the passivation film PAS. The redistribution layer RDL1 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided on one of the polyimide films PIF1 separately from each other, while the redistribution layer RDL2 including the barrier conductor film BCF and the copper film CUF is provided on the other of the polyimide films PIF1. Furthermore, the polyimide film PIF3 is provided so as to cover the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2. In the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment configured in this way, for example, focusing on the redistribution layer RDL1 illustrated inFIG. 22 , a triple point TP1A, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, exists on the right side face SS1A of the redistribution layer RDL1. In addition, a triple point TP1B, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, exists on the left side face SS1B of the redistribution layer RDL1. Similarly, focusing on the redistribution layer RDL2 illustrated inFIG. 22 , a triple point TP2A, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, exists on the right side face SS2A of the redistribution layer RDL2, and a triple point TP2B, at which the copper film CUF, the barrier conductor film BCF, and the polyimide film PIF3 are in contact with one another, exists on the left side face SS2B of the redistribution layer RDL2. - For example, as illustrated in
FIG. 22 , a characteristic point of the second embodiment includes a point that the polyimide film PIF1 under the redistribution layer RDL1 is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL1. Similarly, for example, as illustrated inFIG. 22 , the characteristic point of the second embodiment includes a point that the polyimide film PIF1 under the redistribution layer RDL2 is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL2. In other words, the characteristic point of the second embodiment is that the width in the interconnection width direction of the polyimide film PIF1 under the redistribution layer RDL1 is equal to the width in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer RDL1, and the width in the interconnection width direction of the polyimide film PIF1 under the redistribution layer RDL2 is substantially equal to the width in the interconnection width direction of the redistribution layer RDL2. - Consequently, the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment provides the following effects. Specifically, in the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, as illustrated in
FIG. 22 , a path along the interface between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 is shown by a solid-line arrow. That is, according to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, the path along the interface between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 can be made longer than a straight-line distance shown by a broken-line arrow. This means that even if copper migration occurs along the interface between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2, the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 can be maintained. - For example, when the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 are provided on the polyimide film PIF1 provided continuously in the interconnection width direction, a path along the interface between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 (interface between the polyimide films PIF1 and PIF3) is the straight-line distance shown by the broken-line arrow in
FIG. 22 . On the other hand, according to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, the path along the interface between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 can be formed as the path shown by the solid-line arrow inFIG. 22 , which is longer than the straight-line distance shown by the broken-line arrow inFIG. 22 . That is, according to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, the path along the interface between the triple point TP1A of the redistribution layer RDL1 and the triple point TP2B of the redistribution layer RDL2 can be lengthened. According to the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, therefore, even if copper migration occurs, the dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 can be maintained - In this way, in the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment, the polyimide film PIF1 under the redistribution layer RDL1 is provided only in the region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL1, and the polyimide film PIF1 under the redistribution layer RDL2 is provided only in the region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL2. Consequently, according to the second embodiment, the reduction in dielectric strength voltage between the redistribution layers RDL1 and RDL2 due to copper migration can be suppressed, and thus reliability of the semiconductor device can be improved.
- A method of fabricating the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment is now described with reference to drawings. In each of
FIGS. 23 to 25 , a section view (left view) in the interconnection length direction of the redistribution layer and a section view (right view) in the interconnection width direction thereof are shown side by side. - In a state shown in
FIG. 23 , a step of forming the passivation film PAS covering the pad PD1 (PD2), a step of forming the opening OP1 (OP4) exposing part of the surface of the pad PD1 (PD2) on the passivation film PAS, and a step of forming the polyimide film PIF1 on the passivation film PAS have been performed. Furthermore, in the state shown inFIG. 23 , a step of forming the opening OP2 (OP5) in communication with the opening OP1 (OP4) on the polyimide film PIF1, and a step of forming the redistribution layer RDL1 (RDL2) that fills the opening OP1 (OP4) and the opening OP2 (OP5) and extends on the polyimide film PIF1 have also been performed. In such a state shown inFIG. 23 , as shown in the right view ofFIG. 23 , the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 are provided on the polyimide film PIF1 that is continuously provided in the interconnection width direction. - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 24 , the polyimide film PIF1 is processed with the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 as a mask. Specifically, the polyimide film PIF1 is subjected to asking using oxygen plasma with the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 as the mask. Consequently, as illustrated inFIG. 24 , the polyimide film PIF1 can be formed under the redistribution layer RDL1 provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL1, and under the redistribution layer RDL2 provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the redistribution layer RDL2. - Subsequently, as illustrated in
FIG. 25 , the polyimide film PIF3 covering the redistribution layer RDL1 and the redistribution layer RDL2 is formed, and then the opening OP3 (OP6) exposing part of the redistribution layer RDL1 (RDL2) is formed in the polyimide film PIF3. In this way, the redistribution layer structure of the second embodiment can be fabricated. - Although the invention achieved by the inventors has been described in detail according to some embodiments thereof hereinbefore, the invention should not be limited thereto, and it will be appreciated that various modifications or alterations thereof may be made within the scope without departing from the gist of the invention.
- Although each of the above-described embodiments has been described with an exemplary case where a copper film is used as a major compositional film for the redistribution layer, the technical idea of the embodiment is not limited thereto. For example, the major compositional film for the redistribution layer may be configured of a silver film (Ag film). In such a case, since adhesion between the silver film and the copper wire is good, formation of the gold film for improving adhesion of the redistribution layer to the copper wire is not necessary. As a result, a manufacturing process of the semiconductor device can be simplified, and manufacturing cost can be reduced because the expensive gold film is not used.
- The above-described embodiments include the following modes.
- A semiconductor device, including:
- a first pad;
- an insulating film covering the first pad;
- a first opening exposing part of a surface of the first pad from the insulating film;
- a first polyimide film having a second opening in communication with the first opening;
- a first interconnection filling the first opening and the second opening, and provided on the first polyimide film;
- a second polyimide film covering the first interconnection; and
- a third opening exposing part of the first interconnection from the second polyimide film,
- wherein the first polyimide film is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the first interconnection.
- The semiconductor device according to supplementary note 1, wherein when an interconnection length direction of the first interconnection is defined as first direction, and an interconnection width direction, intersecting with the first direction, of the first interconnection is defined as second direction, width in the second direction of the first polyimide film is equal to width in the second direction of the first interconnection.
- A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method including the steps of:
- (a) forming an insulating film covering a first pad;
- (b) forming a first opening in the insulating film, the first opening exposing part of a surface of the first pad;
- (c) forming a first polyimide film over the insulating film;
- (d) forming a second opening in the first polyimide film, the second opening being in communication with the first opening;
- (e) forming a first interconnection filling the first opening and the second opening, and extending on the first polyimide film;
- (f) processing the first polyimide film with the first interconnection as a mask;
- (g) after the step (f), forming a second polyimide film covering the first interconnection, and
- (h) forming a third opening in the second polyimide film, the third opening exposing part of the first interconnection.
- The method according to supplementary note 3, wherein in the step (f), the first polyimide film is subjected to asking with the first interconnection as a mask.
- The method according to supplementary note 3, wherein after the step (f), the first polyimide film is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the first interconnection.
Claims (5)
1. A semiconductor device, including:
a first pad;
an insulating film covering the first pad;
a first opening exposing part of a surface of the first pad from the insulating film;
a first polyimide film having a second opening in communication with the first opening;
a first interconnection filling the first opening and the second opening, and provided on the first polyimide film;
a second polyimide film covering the first interconnection; and
a third opening exposing part of the first interconnection from the second polyimide film,
wherein the first polyimide film is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the first interconnection.
2. The semiconductor device according to claim 1 , wherein when an interconnection length direction of the first interconnection is defined as first direction, and an interconnection width direction, intersecting with the first direction, of the first interconnection is defined as second direction, width in the second direction of the first polyimide film is equal to width in the second direction of the first interconnection.
3. A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device, the method comprising:
(a) forming an insulating film covering a first pad;
(b) forming a first opening in the insulating film, the first opening exposing part of a surface of the first pad;
(c) forming a first polyimide film over the insulating film;
(d) forming a second opening in the first polyimide film, the second opening being in communication with the first opening;
(e) forming a first interconnection filling the first opening and the second opening, and extending on the first polyimide film;
(f) processing the first polyimide film with the first interconnection as a mask;
(g) after the operation (f), forming a second polyimide film covering the first interconnection, and
(h) forming a third opening in the second polyimide film, the third opening exposing part of the first interconnection. Supplementary Note 4
4. The method according to claim 3 , wherein in the operation (f) , the first polyimide film is subjected to asking with the first interconnection as a mask.
5. The method according to claim 3 , wherein after the operation (f), the first polyimide film is provided only in a region that is planarly superposed on the first interconnection.
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