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Semiconductor device and method of fabrication thereof

US5279985A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 15, 1992
Grant dateJan 18, 1994
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Expiry dateSep 15, 2012

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S148/163

Abstract

The present invention relates to a semiconductor device and a method of fabrication of the same, said semiconductor device including a capacitive structure comprising of a lower layer electrode consisting of a silicon material, a capacitive insulating film consisting of a tantalum oxide film and an upper layer electrode, said upper layer electrode comprising at least a titanium nitride film for covering said capacitive insulating film. Said method of fabrication comprises the steps of: forming the lower layer electrode; forming the capacitive insulating film for covering said lower layer electrode; and forming the titanium nitride film for covering said capacitive insulating film.

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