Patent ID: 6171925
Filing Date: 2001-01-09
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
A method for forming an electrical component, comprising:providing a substrate having a first electrical component which has a top surface, and a sidewall, and wherein a diffusion barrier layer is disposed intermediate the first electrical component and the substrate, and wherein the first electrical component makes electrical connection with the underlying substrate;forming an oxidation barrier layer over the top surface and the sidewall of the first electrical component, and wherein the oxidation barrier layer comprises silicon nitride which is formed to a thickness of about 500 Angstroms;then after forming the oxidation barrier layer, forming an oxide layer over the oxidation barrier layer;after forming the oxide layer, selectively planarizing the oxide layer relative to the oxidation barrier layer overlying the top surface of the first electrical component;after planarizing the oxide layer, removing the oxidation barrier layer from atop the first electrical component;forming a planar dielectric plate over the top surface of the first electrical component, and wherein the oxidation barrier layer remaining in covering relation over the sidewall of the first electrical component inhibits oxidation of the sidewall during the provision of the planar dielectric layer; andforming a second electrical component over the planar dielectric layer and which is electrically coupled with the first electrical component.