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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 03, 2012
Filed:
Oct. 27, 2008
Johann Helneder, Pliening, DE;
Johann Helneder, Pliening, DE;
Infineon Technologies AG, Neubiberg, DE;
Abstract
An embodiment according to the present invention comprises a method for providing a self-aligned conductive structure comprising providing a first structure on a surface, wherein the first structure comprises a first and a second layer, and providing an intermediate structure on the surface, wherein the intermediate structure at least partially abuts the first structure laterally at a first lateral edge of the first structure. The method further comprises removing at least a part of the second layer, the part being adjacent to the first lateral edge, and providing the conductive structure such that the conductive structure replaces at least the removed part of the second layer and abuts the first lateral edge.