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Contact spacer formation using atomic layer deposition

US7704878B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 3, 2005
Grant dateApr 27, 2010
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L21/76831
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A contact structure in a semiconductor device includes a layer of dielectric material and a via formed through the dielectric material. The contact structure further includes a spacer formed on sidewalls of the via using atomic layer deposition (ALD) and a metal deposited in the via.

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