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Semiconductor device and method for fabricating the same

US8569127B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMar 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 29, 2013
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Expiry dateMar 13, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01L2924/0002
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is described. A substrate having thereon a polysilicon resistor is provided. A dielectric layer is formed over the substrate covering the polysilicon resistor. The dielectric layer is etched to form a contact opening over the polysilicon resistor, with overetching into the polysilicon resistor. A metal silicide layer is formed on the polysilicon resistor in the contact opening. A metal material is filled in the contact opening. A portion of the dielectric layer, the metal material, and a portion of the polysilicon resistor are removed to expose the metal silicide layer. A metal contact is formed over the metal silicide layer.

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