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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 23, 2001
Filed:
Sep. 05, 2000
Applicant:
Inventors:
Tzu-Shih Yen, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Erik S. Jeng, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Hsiao-Chin Tuan, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Chun-Yao Chen, Hsin-Chu, TW;
Eddy Chiang, Tao-Yuan, TW;
Wen-Shiang Liao, Miao-Li, TW;
Assignee:
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 2/1336 ;
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
H01L 2/1336 ;
Abstract
A method for forming self-aligned contact (SAC) is disclosed to improve device reliability. The method includes forming a dielectric liner over the contact opening before the contact plug is filled in. Optional contact implantation before and after the liner formation can be added to enhance the doping profile of the device.