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MIM capacitors with improved reliability

US9418999B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 28, 2014
Grant dateAug 16, 2016
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Expiry dateOct 28, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10D1/696

Abstract

A capacitor and methods for forming the same are provided. The method includes forming a bottom electrode; treating the bottom electrode in an oxygen-containing environment to convert a top layer of the bottom electrode into a buffer layer; forming an insulating layer on the buffer layer; and forming a top electrode over the insulating layer.

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