Reduced RC delay between adjacent substrate wiring lines
AssigneeMicron Technology, Inc.
InventorJohn H. Givens
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AssigneeMicron Technology, Inc.
InventorJohn H. Givens
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A void is defined between adjacent wiring lines to minimize RC coupling. The void has a low dielectric value approaching 1.0. For one approach, hollow silicon define the void. The spheres are fabricated to a known inner diameter, wall thickness and outer diameter. The spheres are ridgid enough to withstand the mechanical processes occurring during semiconductor fabrication. The spheres withstand elevated temperature up to a prescribed temperature range. At or above a desired temperature, the sphere walls disintegrate leaving the void in place. For an alternative approach, adjacent wiring lines are “T-topped” (i.e., viewed cross-sectionally). Dielectric fill deposited in the spacing between lines. As the dielectric material accumulates on the line and substrate walls, the T-tops grow toward each other. Eventually, the T-tops meet sealing off and internal void.
A method for providing a void in a spacing between adjacent wiring lines of a semiconductor substrate, the method comprising:
A method for reducing the RC delay between adjacent wiring lines of a substrate, the method comprising:
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