Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Field effect device – Having insulated electrode
Reexamination Certificate
2005-05-31
2005-05-31
Wilczewski, Mary (Department: 2822)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Field effect device
Having insulated electrode
C257S310000, C257S532000, C257S306000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06900487
ABSTRACT:
Wiring layers through that come into direct contact with an electrode of a ferroelectric capacitor provide a wiring layer structure configured so that the characteristic of the ferroelectric substance is not degraded by production of a reducing agent. One of coating layers through is provided on the periphery of the Al main wiring layer. A single Ti film or TiN film or a combination of both is used as the coating film. The TiN film suppresses reaction between water and aluminum. The Ti film occludes hydrogen. Therefore, the coating layer provided on the periphery of the Al wiring layer inhibits water or molecular hydrogen from entering the Al wiring layer from the outside and therefore there is no degradation of the characteristics of the ferroelectric capacitor.
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Burdett James R.
Lewis Monica
Oki Electric Industry Co. Ltd.
Vivarelli, Jr. Daniel G.
Wilczewski Mary
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