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Method and structure for a self-aligned silicided word line and polysilicon plug during the formation of a semiconductor device

US7119024B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2003
Grant dateOct 10, 2006
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Expiry dateJan 1, 2024

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/663
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method used to form a semiconductor device provides a silicide layer on a plurality of transistor word lines and on a plurality of conductive plugs. In one embodiment, the word lines, one or more sacrificial dielectric layers on the word lines, conductive plugs, and a conductive enhancement layer are formed through the use of a single mask. An in-process semiconductor device which can be formed using one embodiment of the inventive method is also described.

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