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Method of fabricating bottom electrode

US6218261A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 15, 1999
Grant dateApr 17, 2001
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Expiry dateApr 15, 2019

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/712

Abstract

A method of fabricating a bottom electrode is provided. A dielectric layer comprising a first opening is formed on the substrate. A conductive layer is formed on the dielectric layer to fill the first opening. A first patterned mask layer comprising a second opening is formed on the conductive layer. An isotropic etching step is performed on the conductive layer with the first patterned mask layer serving as a mask. A recess with a non-vertical sidewall is formed on the conductive layer under the second opening. The first patterned mask layer is removed. The conductive layer is patterned to form a bottom electrode with the recess. A hemispherical grained silicon layer is formed on the bottom electrode.

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