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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 13, 2004
Filed:
Nov. 14, 2000
Shigeharu Matsushita, Katano, JP;
Mitsuaki Harada, Ogaki, JP;
Sanyo Electric Co., Ltd., Osaka, JP;
Abstract
A dielectric element employing an oxide-based dielectric film capable of suppressing oxidation of an electrode or deterioration of film characteristics of the oxide-based dielectric film is obtained. This dielectric element comprises an insulator film including the oxide-based dielectric film and the electrode including a first conductor film containing at least a metal and silicon. The aforementioned metal includes at least one metal selected from a group consisting of Ir, Pt, Ru, Re, Ni, Co and Mo. Thus, the aforementioned first conductor film serves as a barrier film for stopping diffusion of oxygen. In heat treatment for sintering the oxide-based dielectric film, therefore, oxygen is effectively inhibited from diffusing along grain boundaries of the electrode. Consequently, a conductive material located under the electrode can be inhibited from oxidation.