Semiconductor device manufacturing: process – Chemical etching – Vapor phase etching
Reexamination Certificate
2005-04-26
2005-04-26
Wilczewski, M. (Department: 2822)
Semiconductor device manufacturing: process
Chemical etching
Vapor phase etching
C438S637000, C438S649000, C438S723000, C438S724000, C438S734000, C438S700000, C438S702000, C438S586000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06884736
ABSTRACT:
A method of manufacturing a semiconductor device is provided. A semiconductor element is formed on a substrate. The semiconductor element has at least one nickel silicide contact region, an etch stop layer formed over said element, and an insulating layer formed over said etch stop layer. A portion of the etch stop layer immediately over a selected contact region is removed using a process that does not substantially react with the contact region, to form a contact opening. The contact opening is then filled with a conductive material to form a contact.
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Chang Chih-Wei
Chiu Yuan-Hung
Fu Chu-Yun
Hsieh Chin-Hwa
Hsu Ju-Wang
Duane Morris LLP
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd.
Wilczewski M.
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