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Methods for fabricating a capacitor

US7405122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 11, 2006
Grant dateJul 29, 2008
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Expiry dateJan 26, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/30

Abstract

A method for forming a capacitor comprises providing a substrate. A bottom electrode material layer is formed on the substrate. A first mask layer is formed on the bottom electrode material layer. A second mask layer is formed on the first mask layer. The second mask layer is patterned to form a patterned second mask layer in a predetermined region for formation of a capacitor. A plurality of hemispherical grain structures are formed on a sidewall of the patterned second mask layer. The first mask layer is etched by using the hemispherical grain structures and the patterned second mask layer as a mask, thereby forming a patterned first mask layer having a pattern. The pattern of the first mask layer is transferred to the bottom electrode material layer. And, a capacitor dielectric layer and a top electrode layer are formed on the bottom electrode material layer to form the capacitor.

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