Interconnect structures are provided. An exemplary embodiment of an
interconnect structure comprises a substrate with a low-k dielectric
layer thereon. A via opening and a trench opening are formed in the low-k
dielectric layer, wherein the trench opening is formed over the via
opening and the via opening exposes a portion of the substrate. A liner
layer is formed on sidewalls of the low-k dielectric layer exposed by the
trench and via protions and a bottom surface exposed by the trench via
portion, wherein the portion of the liner layer on sidewalls of the low-k
dielectric layer exposed by the trench and via protions and the portion
of the liner layer formed on a bottom surface exposed by the trench
portion comprise different materials. A conformal conductive barrier
layer is formed in the trench and via openings, covering the liner layer
and the exposed portion of the substrate. A conductive layer is formed on
the conductive barrier layer, filling in the trench and via openings.