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Method of forming an integrated circuit thin film resistor

US6872655B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 4, 2003
Grant dateMar 29, 2005
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2023

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01C7/006
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A thin film resistor structure (75) is formed on a dielectric layer (60). A capping layer (90) is formed above said thin film resistor structure (75) and vias (110) are formed in the capping layer (90) using a two step etching process comprising of a dry etch process and a wet etch process. Conductive layers (120) are formed in the vias and form electrical contacts to the thin film resistor structure (75).

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