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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Feb. 17, 2009
Filed:
Apr. 27, 2006
Scott A. Southwick, Boise, ID (US);
Alex J. Schrinsky, Boise, ID (US);
Terrence B. Mcdaniel, Boise, ID (US);
Scott A. Southwick, Boise, ID (US);
Alex J. Schrinsky, Boise, ID (US);
Terrence B. McDaniel, Boise, ID (US);
Micron Technology, Inc., Boise, ID (US);
Abstract
This invention includes methods of forming conductive lines, and methods of forming conductive contacts adjacent conductive lines. In one implementation, a method of forming a conductive line includes forming a conductive line within an elongated trench within first insulative material over a semiconductive substrate. The conductive line is laterally spaced from opposing first insulative material sidewall surfaces of the trench. The conductive line includes a second conductive material received over a different first conductive material. The second conductive material is recessed relative to an elevationally outer surface of the first insulative material proximate the trench. A second insulative material different from the first insulative material is formed within the trench over a top surface of the conductive line and within laterally opposing spaces received between the first insulative material and the conductive line. In one implementation, a conductive contact is formed adjacent to and insulated from the conductive line.