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Semiconductor structure and method of forming thereof

US12334400B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 28, 2022
Grant dateJun 17, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 15, 2044

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L23/53295
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of forming a semiconductor structure includes a number of operations. Conductors are formed in a first dielectric layer on a substrate. First conductive vias overlapping the conductors are formed in a second dielectric layer on the substrate. Electrodes are formed in a third dielectric layer on the substrate, wherein each of the electrodes overlaps one of the first conductive vias. A hard mask is formed on the third dielectric layer. Mandrel exposures are formed on the hard mask. Patterning spacers is formed on sidewalls of the mandrel exposures. The mandrel exposures are removed. The hard mask is patterned based on the patterning spacers and the third dielectric layer is patterned based on the patterning spacers to form conductive lines along the second direction in the third dielectric layer, wherein each of the conductive lines overlaps one of the first conductive vias.

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