Metal-insulator-metal capacitor fabrication with unitary sputtering process

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PATENT NO 9564310
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14945390

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A method for the formation of a MIM capacitor on a substrate is described. Initially, a target comprising a metal is sputtered in the presence of nitrogen to form at least a portion of a bottom electrode. Next, the target is further sputtered in the presence of oxygen to form at least a part of an insulator. Finally, the target is even further sputtered in the presence of nitrogen to form a portion of a top electrode. The insulator is sandwiched between the bottom electrode and the top electrode. The formation of the bottom electrode, the insulator, and the top electrode is performed in a sputter deposition chamber without removing the substrate therefrom.

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Adusumilli, Praneet Albany, US 163 794
Reznicek, Alexander Troy, US 1408 11211
Van, Der Straten Oscar Guilderland Center, US 173 878
Yang, Chih-Chao Glenmont, US 1033 7530

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