Semiconductor Coating Composition for Formic Acid-Free Selective Films
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Solution Overview
Problem
The use of formic acid as a pH adjuster in semiconductor device coatings is restricted due to its designation as a deleterious substance, necessitating a composition that can form a selective coating film on insulating layers without chemical substances like formic acid.
Innovation Solution
A composition containing a diallylamine-based polymer and a solvent mixture of organic solvents and water, specifically with propylene glycol monomethyl ether and water, is used to form a coating film on copper wiring layers, allowing selective removal with water.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If formic acid is used as a pH adjuster to form a coating film on SiO2, then selective coating formation is achieved, but the use of formic acid is restricted due to its designation as a deleterious substance
Solution Approach 1:
The patent changes the chemical composition parameters by replacing formic acid with alternative pH adjusters (acetic acid, propionic acid, or sulfamic acid) while adjusting their concentrations to achieve the desired pH range. This substitution maintains the selective coating formation capability on SiO2 without using restricted deleterious substances, thus resolving the contradiction between reliability and harmful factors.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent employs readily available, non-restricted chemical substances (acetic acid, propionic acid, sulfamic acid) that can be easily disposed of after use, replacing the restricted formic acid. These substitute chemicals are environmentally friendlier and not designated as deleterious substances, allowing industrialization while maintaining coating effectiveness.
2Reliability
If a resin layer is formed to prevent diffusion of copper into the interlayer insulating layer, then metal diffusion is prevented, but the resin layer must not be formed on the wiring and electrical connection must be maintained
Solution Approach 1:
The patent achieves local quality by formulating a composition that selectively coats only the SiO2 insulating layer surface while excluding the copper wiring surfaces. The diallylamine-based polymer and pH adjuster create chemical selectivity based on surface properties, allowing the coating to form locally where needed (on SiO2) and not where it interferes with electrical connection (on copper wiring).
Solution Approach 2:
The patent uses a specifically designed organic composition containing diallylamine-based polymer and pH adjuster as an intermediary that mediates between the copper wiring and SiO2 insulating layer. This intermediary coating selectively adheres to SiO2, preventing metal diffusion into the insulating layer while being removable from copper wiring surfaces to maintain electrical connection.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
This solution enables the industrial use of a formic acid-free composition for forming a coating film on insulating layers, ensuring electrical connection and preventing metal diffusion, while being environmentally compliant.
Implementation Method 1
a polymer containing a structural unit represented by the following formula (1a) or (1b)... wherein X is acetic acid, propionic acid, sulfamic acid, or hydrogen halide
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AI summary
Provided are: a composition for forming a coating film, the composition comprising (a) a polymer containing a structural unit represented by formula (1a) or (1b), and (b) a solvent including 51-99 mass % of water and 1-49 mass % of at least one organic solvent selected from the group consisting of propylene glycol monomethyl ether, propylene glycol monomethyl ether acetate, propylene glycol monoethyl ether, methyl 2-hydroxyisobutyrate, ethyl 3-ethoxypropionate, and ethyl lactate; and a method for manufacturing a semiconductor device using the same.


