Chemical interaction and adhesion characteristics at the interface of metals (Cu, Ta) and low-k cyclohexane-based plasma polymer (CHexPP) films

K. J. Kim, K. S. Kim, N. E. Lee, J. Choi, D. Jung

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Abstract

Chemical interactions and adhesion characteristics at the interface between metals and plasma-treated cyclohexane-based plasma polymer films were investigated. Formation of new binding sites at the interface by plasma treatments was observed from X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. The measurement data of adhesion properties obtained by tape and scratch test showed an increase in adhesion strengths of metals on improvement of bonding of metals with newly formed functional groups on the surface of plasma-treated films. Oxygen plasma treatment and thermal annealing were found to increase the adhesion property of cyclohexane films in combination with copper.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1072-1077
Number of pages6
JournalJournal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Volume19
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - Jul 2001

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