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Method of forming analog capacitor dual damascene process

US6596579B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2001
Grant dateJul 22, 2003
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2021

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A process for forming a capacitive structure that includes an upper layer having a first capacitor electrode section therein. A capacitor dielectric layer is formed adjacent the upper layer. The capacitor dielectric layer covers the first capacitor electrode section. A second capacitor electrode layer is formed adjacent the capacitor dielectric layer. The second capacitor electrode layer includes a second capacitor electrode section that at least partially covers the first capacitor electrode section, and which has an edge portion that extends beyond the underlying first capacitor electrode section. The capacitor dielectric layer being disposed between the first capacitor electrode section and the second capacitor electrode section. An upper dielectric layer is formed adjacent the second capacitor electrode section. Portions of the upper dielectric layer and the second capacitor electrode section are selectively removed to form a first via cavity that extends through the upper dielectric layer and the edge portion of the second capacitor electrode section. This exposes the edge portion of the second capacitor electrode section within the first via cavity. The first via cavity is fi…

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