Structures, systems and methods are provide for multilevel wiring
interconnects in an integrated circuit assembly which alleviate problems
associated with integrated circuit size and performance. The structures,
systems and methods of the present invention include a method for forming
multilevel wiring interconnects in an integrated circuit assembly. The
method includes forming a number of multilayer metal lines separated by a
number of air gaps above a substrate. A silicide layer is formed on the
number of multilayer metal lines. The silicide layer is oxidized. And, a
low dielectric constant insulator is deposited to fill a number of
interstices created by the number of air gaps between the number of
multilayer metal lines. In one embodiment, forming the number of
multilayer metal lines includes a first conductor bridge level. In one
embodiment, forming a silicide layer on the number of multilayer metal
lines includes using a pyrolysis of silane at a temperature of between 300
and 500 degrees Celsius. Also, in one embodiment, a metal layer is formed
on the oxided silicide layer. The metal layer includes a metal layer
selected from the group consisting of Aluminum, Chromium, Titanium, and
Zirconium. In one embodiment, the metal layer includes a layer of Aluminum
oxide.