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Dual layer hard mask for eDRAM gate etch process

US6518151B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 7, 2001
Grant dateFeb 11, 2003
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Expiry dateAug 7, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/05
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method of fabricating an integrated circuit chip having a first region of a first layout rule and a second region of a second layout rule. The method includes using a first material to establish a first hard mask pattern in only the first region and using a second material to establish a second hard mask pattern on top of the first hard mask pattern. The second material is additionally used to establish a third hard mask pattern in the second region.

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