Self-aligned contact structure

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9252053
APP PUB NO 20150200137A1
SERIAL NO

14157125

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Embodiments of present invention provide a method of forming a semiconductor structure. The method includes forming a semiconductor structure having a first metal layer and a plurality of dielectric layers on top of the first metal layer; creating one or more openings through the plurality of dielectric layers to expose the first metal layer underneath the plurality of dielectric layers; causing the one or more openings to expand downward into the first metal layer and expand horizontally into areas underneath the plurality of dielectric layers; applying a layer of lining material in lining sidewalls of the one or more openings inside the plurality of dielectric layers; and filling the expanded one or more openings with a conductive material.

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  • INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Arndt, Russell H Fishkill, US 13 356
Fitzsimmons, John A Poughkeepsie, US 114 1316
Orozco-Teran, Rosa A Wappingers Falls, US 7 38
Ramachandran, Ravikumar Pleasantville, US 130 2163
Rath, David L Stormville, US 81 953

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