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Methods of fabricating a semiconductor device

US9564325B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 10, 2014
Grant dateFeb 7, 2017
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Expiry dateJan 23, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B43/50
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A method for fabricating a semiconductor device is provided. In the method, a first hard mask layer is formed on a stepped structure. The first hard mask layer has a level top surface and thickness sufficient to etch the structure. A second hard mask pattern is formed on the first hard mask layer. The first hard mask layer is etched using the second hard mask pattern. Size dispersion of the patterns may be reduced by the first hard mask layer.

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