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Memory gate landing pad made from dummy features

US9209197B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 14, 2012
Grant dateDec 8, 2015
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Expiry dateFeb 27, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D84/038
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Embodiments described herein generally relate to landing gate pads for contacts and manufacturing methods therefor. A bridge is formed between two features to allow a contact to be disposed, at least partially, on the bridge. Landing the contact on the bridge avoids additional manufacturing steps to create a target for a contact.

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