Abstract:
A semiconductor device may include a first conductive pattern having a line portion and a pad portion connected to the line portion on a substrate, a gate insulating pattern and a second conductive pattern sequentially stacked on the substrate, and a capping layer disposed on the first and second conductive patterns. A first trench is defined in an upper portion of the substrate adjacent to one side of the second conductive pattern, and the capping layer at least partially fills the first trench.
Abstract:
A three-dimensional semiconductor memory device may include a source structure on a substrate, a stack structure including electrode layers and inter-electrode insulating layers, which are on the source structure and are alternately stacked, a vertical structure penetrating the stack structure and the source structure and being adjacent to the substrate, and a separation insulation pattern penetrating the stack structure and the source structure and being spaced apart from the vertical structure. The uppermost one of the inter-electrode insulating layers may include a first impurity injection region located at a first height from a top surface of the substrate. The stack structure may define a groove, in which the separation insulation pattern is located. An inner sidewall of the groove may define a recess region, which is located at the first height from the top surface of the substrate and is recessed toward the vertical structure.
Abstract:
A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes stacking an etch target layer, a first mask layer, and a second mask layer on a first surface of a substrate. A plurality of first spacer lines are formed parallel to each other and a first spacer pad line on the second mask layer is formed. A third mask pad in contact with at least the first spacer pad line on the second mask layer is formed. The second mask layer and the first mask layer are etched to form one or more first mask lines, a first mask preliminary pad, and second mask patterns. Second spacer lines are respectively formed covering sidewalls of the first mask preliminary pad and the first mask lines. First mask pads are formed. The etch target layer is etched to form conductive lines and conductive pads connected to the conductive lines.