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Self-aligned contact for embedded memory

US12424492B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 20, 2022
Grant dateSep 23, 2025
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Expiry dateDec 4, 2043

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10N70/8833
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An integrated circuit device includes a first bit line structure that has a horizontal portion and a vertical portion in which an upper surface of the vertical portion is exposed for making electrical contact with a contact that, in turn, is in electrical contact with a metal pattern through which operating voltages may be applied to the bit line structure.

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