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Method of fabricating semiconductor device

US6849959B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 31, 2003
Grant dateFeb 1, 2005
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2023

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S257/906

Abstract

A method of fabricating a semiconductor device according to the invention comprises forming a capacitor comprising a lower electrode formed on a semiconductor substrate, a capacitive insulator made up of a metal oxide film, formed on the lower electrode, and an upper electrode formed on the capacitive insulator; forming a metal pattern to be electrically connected to the electrodes of the capacitor; forming a first protection film which coats at least a side face of the metal pattern; and forming a water constituents diffusion preventive film on the side face and top face of the metal pattern through the intermediary of the first protection film. As a result, a method of fabricating a ferroelectric memory capable of protecting a ferroelectric capacitor from water constituents evolved during a fabrication process, and maintaining satisfactory memory characteristics can be provided.

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