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Etching method for reducing bit line coupling in a DRAM

US6312983A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 21, 1999
Grant dateNov 6, 2001
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Expiry dateOct 21, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76804
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for forming a bit line of a DRAM memory array is disclosed. The method comprises the steps of: forming an interlayer dielectric over the DRAM memory array; etching the interlayer dielectric to form trenches in the interlayer dielectric, the trenches collectively forming a bit line pattern and having tapered side walls; and depositing a conductive material into the trenches to form the bit line.

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