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Method of forming conductive lines and studs

US4997746A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateNov 22, 1988
Grant dateMar 5, 1991
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 22, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S438/948
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method is provided for forming a conductive stud and line over a surface, comprising the steps of: forming at least a first layer of material over the region on the surface whereat the conductive stud and line are to be formed; forming a layer of dual image photoresist over the material; exposing the dual image potoresist to radiation so as to form at least first and second regions exhibiting different development characteristics; developing the first region so as to expose a portion of the material; removing the exposed portion of the material so as to define the position of one of the conductive line or stud; developing the second region to expose more of the material; and removing the newly exposed portion of material so as to define the position of the other of the conductive line or stud.

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