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Semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same

US8288228B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 22, 2011
Grant dateOct 16, 2012
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Expiry dateMay 26, 2031

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/47

Abstract

Semiconductor devices and a methods of fabricating the semiconductor devices are provided. The methods may include forming a pattern on a substrate, forming a capping dielectric layer on the pattern, and thermally processing the substrate. After thermally processing the substrate, the methods may further include forming a diffusion barrier layer by a nitride process that may include supplying nitrogen to the capping dielectric layer. The methods may also include forming an etching stop layer on the diffusion barrier layer, forming an inter-layer dielectric layer on the etching stop layer, and planarizing the inter-layer dielectric layer.

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