Semiconductor devices including spacers
US9496223B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 16, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 15, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 16, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH10B12/485
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A spacer covering a sidewall of a contact plug includes a relatively more damaged first portion and a relatively less damaged second portion. An interface of the first and second portions of the spacer is spaced apart from a metal silicide layer of the contact plug. Thus reliability of the semiconductor device may be improved. Related fabrication methods are also described.
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