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Semiconductor device

US7042037B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateNov 12, 2004
Grant dateMay 9, 2006
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/694
  • WIPO fieldComputer technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Disclosed is a semiconductor device comprising a semiconductor substrate, a capacitor provided above the semiconductor substrate and including a bottom electrode, a top electrode, and a dielectric film provided between the bottom electrode and the top electrode, the bottom electrode comprising a first conductive film containing iridium, a second conductive film provided between the dielectric film and the first conductive film and formed of a noble metal film, a third conductive film provided between the dielectric film and the second conductive film and formed of a metal oxide film having a perovskite structure, and a diffusion prevention film provided between the first conductive film and the second conductive film and including at least one of a metal film and a metal oxide film, the diffusion prevention film preventing diffusion of iridium contained in the first conductive film.

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