Abstract:
The present disclosure describes semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The method includes forming an interlayer insulating layer on a substrate and forming conductive patterns in the interlayer insulating layer. A pore density of an upper portion of the interlayer insulating layer is higher than that of a lower portion of the interlayer insulating layer, and a pore density of an intermediate portion of the interlayer insulating layer gradually increases toward the upper portion of the interlayer insulating layer. An air gap is provided between the conductive patterns.
Abstract:
The present disclosure describes semiconductor devices and methods of fabricating the same. The method includes forming an interlayer insulating layer on a substrate and forming conductive patterns in the interlayer insulating layer. A pore density of an upper portion of the interlayer insulating layer is higher than that of a lower portion of the interlayer insulating layer, and a pore density of an intermediate portion of the interlayer insulating layer gradually increases toward the upper portion of the interlayer insulating layer. An air gap is provided between the conductive patterns.
Abstract:
Semiconductor devices are provided. A semiconductor device includes gaps between conductive patterns. Moreover, the semiconductor device includes a permeable layer on the conductive patterns. Methods of fabricating semiconductor devices are also provided.
Abstract:
A semiconductor device is manufactured using an expandable material. The method includes forming a first gate insulating layer on a substrate, forming first and second gate structures on the first gate insulating layer, the first and second gate structures being spaced apart from each other at a distance, forming an expandable material on sidewalls and upper surfaces of the first and second gate structures, forming a gap-fill layer on the expandable material between the first and second gate structures, and performing a heat-treatment process to increase the volume of the expandable material.