Specially shaped contact via and integrated circuit therewith

Details Specially shaped contact via and integrated circuit therewith Specially shaped contact via and integrated circuit therewith

2005-08-02

2005-08-02

Pham, Long (Department: 2814)

Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode

Combined with electrical contact or lead

Of specified configuration

C257S773000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06924555

ABSTRACT:
An integrated circuit device including a contact via having a non-cylindrical bottom portion is disclosed. Also a contact via with non-parallel side walls is disclosed. The contact vias are selectively positioned in the integrated circuit device.

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