Annealing of boron-implanted corrosion resistant copper films

Abstract
Ion implantation can be used effectively to passivate copper. The effect of B ion implantation on the oxidization rate of copper is studied as a function of B energy and dose. The increase of sheet resistance associated with ion implantation damage and with the incorporation of B is studied. It is found that a post-implantation inert gas annealing (at 400 °C for 20 min) removes the increase in sheet resistance caused by implant damage while preserving the passivation effects of the B implant.

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