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Test key for validating the position of a word line overlaying a trench capacitor in DRAMs

US6946678B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 29, 2004
Grant dateSep 20, 2005
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Expiry dateAug 15, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D89/10
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A test key for validating the position of a word line structure overlaying a deep trench capacitor of a DRAM. The test key is deposited in the scribe line region of a wafer. The deep trench capacitor is deposited in the scribe line region and has a buried plate. A rectangular word line is deposited in the scribe line and covers a portion of the deep trench capacitor, and two passing word lines are deposited above the deep trench. A first doping region and a second doping region are deposited between the rectangular word line and the first passing word line and between the rectangular word line and the second passing word line respectively. A first plug, a second plug and a third plugs are coupled to the first doping region, the second doping region and the buried plate respectively.

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