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Mask and method for forming dynamic random access memory (DRAM) contacts

US6194306A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 22, 1998
Grant dateFeb 27, 2001
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Expiry dateDec 22, 2018

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D89/10
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A mask (10) includes a pattern (14) having a plurality of substantially rectangular shapes (20) arranged longitudinally in each of a plurality of substantially parallel rows (22). The rows (22) are evenly spaced apart from each other. The substantially rectangular shapes (20) in each row (22) are evenly spaced apart from each other and offset from the substantially rectangular shapes (20) in neighboring rows (22). The substantially rectangular shapes (20) define a plurality of T-shapes (24) connected to and offset from each other.

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