Abstract:
In one embodiment, first and second multi-layer pattern structures are formed over first and second regions of a substrate, respectively. The first and second multi-layer pattern structures include first and second support layer patterns, respectively. The first and second multi-layer pattern structures define first and second openings, respectively. The first and second openings partially expose a portion of the first region and a portion of the second region, respectively. First and second liner patterns are formed on an inner face of the first opening and an inner face of the second opening, respectively. A first etching process is performed on the first multi-layer pattern structure until the first support layer pattern is removed. A second etching process is performed to remove the second multi-layer pattern structure except for the second support layer pattern.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory device having self-aligned contacts, capable of preventing a short-circuit between contacts for bit lines and contacts for storage electrodes and improving a process margin, and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor memory device having self-aligned contacts includes a plurality of gate electrode patterns arranged in parallel on a semiconductor substrate, in which a plurality of first spacers are formed along the sidewalls of the gate electrode patterns, a first interdielectric layer formed on the entire surface of a resultant in which the first spacers are formed, a plurality of bit line patterns arranged in parallel on the first interdielectric layer to be perpendicular to the gate electrode patterns, in which a plurality of second spacers are formed along the sidewalls of the bit line patterns, a plurality of contacts for bit lines self-aligned with the first spacers, a second interdielectric layer formed on the entire surface of a resultant in which the second spacers are formed, and a plurality of contacts for storage electrodes simultaneously self-aligned with the second and first spacers.
Abstract:
Reduction in focusing error of an exposure process includes forming a conductive layer over a wafer whose topology is to be measured by a capacitance gauge. The conductive layer is thick enough such that differences in capacitance measured by the capacitance gauge tracking apparatus are not due to differences in underlying material and structure on the wafer. Thus, accurate measurement of the real topology of wafer by capacitance gauge tracking apparatus may be realized. As a result, the subsequent exposure processing is reliable.
Abstract:
In an optical member holder and a projection exposure apparatus having the same, a light beam radiated from a light source may be formed into light having a desired shape by selecting one of a plurality of optical elements. An optical element holder may include a support member to support the plurality of optical elements, a first driving section to move or rotate the support member to select one of the optical elements, and a second driving section to rotate the selected optical element to adjust an arrangement direction thereof. The light formed by the selected optical element may be directed through a reticle.
Abstract:
A semiconductor memory device having self-aligned contacts, capable of preventing a short-circuit between contacts for bit lines and contacts for storage electrodes and improving a process margin, and a method of fabricating the same are provided. The semiconductor memory device having self-aligned contacts includes a plurality of gate electrode patterns arranged in parallel on a semiconductor substrate, in which a plurality of first spacers are formed along the sidewalls of the gate electrode patterns, a first interdielectric layer formed on the entire surface of a resultant in which the first spacers are formed, a plurality of bit line patterns arranged in parallel on the first interdielectric layer to be perpendicular to the gate electrode patterns, in which a plurality of second spacers are formed along the sidewalls of the bit line patterns, a plurality of contacts for bit lines self-aligned with the first spacers, a second interdielectric layer formed on the entire surface of a resultant in which the second spacers are formed, and a plurality of contacts for storage electrodes simultaneously self-aligned with the second and first spacers.
Abstract:
In a resist reflow measurement key, and method of fabricating a fine pattern of a semiconductor device using the same, the resist reflow measurement key includes a first reflow key including a plurality of first pattern elements each having a first pattern with a first radius of curvature located on a first side of a first center line and a second pattern with a second radius of curvature located on a second side of the first center line, and a second reflow key including a plurality of second pattern elements each having a third pattern with a third radius of curvature located on a first side of a second center line and a fourth pattern with a fourth radius of curvature located on a second side of the second center line, the second reflow key being formed on a same plane of a substrate as the first reflow key.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device including an anti-reflective cap and spacer, a method of manufacturing the same, and a method of forming a photoresist pattern using the same are provided. The semiconductor device according to the present invention includes an anti-reflective cap and an anti-reflective spacer on an upper surface and side walls of a reflective pattern formed on the semiconductor substrate. Therefore, the deformation of the photoresist pattern by the light reflected from the reflective pattern is minimized during a photolithography process.
Abstract:
A method of forming fine patterns of a semiconductor device according to a double patterning process that uses acid diffusion is provided. In this method, a plurality of first mask patterns are formed on a substrate so as to be separated from one another. A capping film including an acid source is formed on sidewalls and an upper surface of each of the plurality of first mask patterns. A second mask layer is formed on the capping films. A plurality of acid diffused regions are formed within the second mask layer by diffusing acid obtained from the acid source from the capping films into the second mask layer. A plurality of second mask patterns are formed of residual parts of the second mask layer which remain in the first spaces after removing the acid diffused regions of the second mask layer.
Abstract:
A method for forming fine patterns of a semiconductor device includes forming an etching film on a substrate having first and second areas, forming first mask patterns on the substrate to have a first pattern density in the first area and a second pattern density in the second area, forming first capping patterns between the first mask patterns, forming second capping patterns between the first mask patterns, such that recess areas are formed between second capping patterns, and such that a first etching pattern is defined to include the first and second capping patterns, forming second mask patterns in the recess areas to include the first and second mask patterns, removing one of the first and second etching patterns, such that a single etching pattern is remaining on the substrate, and etching the etching film using the remaining etching pattern as an etch mask to form etching film patterns.
Abstract:
In a resist reflow measurement key, and method of fabricating a fine pattern of a semiconductor device using the same, the resist reflow measurement key includes a first reflow key including a plurality of first pattern elements each having a first pattern with a first radius of curvature located on a first side of a first center line and a second pattern with a second radius of curvature located on a second side of the first center line, and a second reflow key including a plurality of second pattern elements each having a third pattern with a third radius of curvature located on a first side of a second center line and a fourth pattern with a fourth radius of curvature located on a second side of the second center line, the second reflow key being formed on a same plane of a substrate as the first reflow key.