There is provided a solution to the problem of the poor adhesion in the
pad portion while inhibiting the dishing in the pad portion. An SiON
film, which covers insulating areas and has an opening above Cu pad
areas, is formed, and a barrier metal film is formed in the opening of
the SiON film. Such constitution provides the structure, in which the
upper portion of the interfaces between the Cu pad areas and the
insulating areas are covered by the SiON film.