Test structure for detecting bridging of DRAM capacitors
US6617180B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 16, 2001 |
| Grant date | Sep 9, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 23, 2021 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10B12/48
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A new method is provided for the interconnection of bit lines in the test structure. The invention provides for the creation of a cross comb bit line design in the test structure which allows for the detection and identification of diagonal or horizontal bridging between two identifiable capacitors of DRAM structures.
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