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Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices

US9607994B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 30, 2015
Grant dateMar 28, 2017
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Expiry dateJun 30, 2035

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH10B12/482
  • WIPO fieldSemiconductors
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Provided are semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. In methods of forming the same, an etch stop pattern and a separate spacer can be formed on a sidewall of a bit line contact, wherein the etch stop pattern and the separate spacer each comprise material having an etch selectivity relative to an oxide. A storage node contact plug hole can be formed so that the etch stop pattern and the separate spacer form a portion of a sidewall of the storage node contact plug hole spaced apart from the bit line contact. The storage node contact plug hole can be cleaned to remove a natural oxide formed in the storage node contact plug hole. Related devices are also disclosed.

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