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Method for reducing wordline bridge rate

US8791022B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateNov 23, 2010
Grant dateJul 29, 2014
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Expiry dateMar 24, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D64/037
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The method of forming a wordline is provided in the present invention. The proposed method includes steps of: (a) etching a metal-silicide layer and a POLY layer via a hard mask, wherein the metal-silicide layer is disposed on the POLY layer; (b) forming a POLY recess in the POLY layer; and (c) forming a liner film covering the metal-silicide layer.

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