Intel Corporation
METAL INTERCONNECTS, DEVICES, AND METHODS

Abstract:

Provided herein are metal interconnects that may include a cobalt alloy, a nickel alloy, or nickel. Also provided herein are methods of making metal interconnects. The metal interconnects may include a barrier and/or adhesion layer, a seed layer, a fill material, a cap, or a combination thereof, and at least one of the barrier and/or adhesion layer, the seed layer, the fill material, or the cap may include a cobalt alloy, a nickel alloy, nickel, or a combination thereof.