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US5629539A
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Semiconductor memory device having cylindrical capacitors
Assignee: Toshiba Corp
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Filing: 1995-03-08
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Granted: 1997-05-13
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Expires: 2015-03-08
Abstract
Abstract A semiconductor memory device comprises a semiconductor substrate, a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on the semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, an interlayer insulating film formed on the memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed, a plurality of plug electrodes formed in the openings of the interlayer insulating film, a plurality of bit lines, each bit line being connected to one of the source and the drain of each of the MOS transistors through a corresponding one of the plug electrodes, and a plurality word lines, each word line being the gate of each of the MOS transistors. The capacitors each comprise a storage node electrode having a cylindrical portion layered on another one of the source and the drain of each of the MOS transistors, a capacitor dielectric film formed on the storage node electrode, and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least the storage node electrode interposing the capacitor dielectric film therebetween. The bit lines are formed on the interlayer insulating film and connected to the upper surface of the plug electrode. The plug electrode has a pad electrode comprised of a lower side conductive member formed with a same layer as the storage node electrode and a cylindrical side wall conductive member, and an upper side conductive member formed on the pad electrode.
Inventors
- 👤 Masami Aoki
- 👤 Tohru Ozaki
- 👤 Takashi Yamada
- 👤 Hitomi Kawaguchiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 18:26
CPC Classifications
H; H10; H10B; H10B12/00; H10B12/01; H10B12/02; H10B12/03; H10B12/033; H10B12/30; H10B12/31; H10B12/318; H10D; H10D1/00; H10D1/60; H10D1/62; H10D1/66
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 29
Claim 1
Independent Claim
258 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on said semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, said capacitors each comprising: a storage node electrode having a cylindrical portion layered on another one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors; a capacitor dielectric film formed on at least said storage node electrode; and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; an interlayer insulating film formed on said memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed; a plurality of plug electrodes respectively formed in said openings of said interlayer insulating film; a plurality of bit lines, each bit line being connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through a corresponding one of said plug electrodes; and a plurality of word lines, each word line being said gate of each of said MOS transistors, said bit lines being formed on said interlayer insulating film and connected to upper surfaces of said plug electrodes through said openings so as to bury upper portions thereof respectively, said plug electrodes each having a pad electrode comprised of a lower side conductive member formed with a same layer as said storage node electrode and a cylindrical side wall conductive member, and an upper side conductive member formed on said pad electrode.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
258 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on said semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, said capacitors each comprising: a storage node electrode having a cylindrical portion layered on another one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors; a capacitor dielectric film formed on at least said storage node electrode; and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; an interlayer insulating film formed on said memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed; a plurality of plug electrodes respectively formed in said openings of said interlayer insulating film; a plurality of bit lines, each bit line being connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through a corresponding one of said plug electrodes; and a plurality of word lines, each word line being said gate of each of said MOS transistors, said bit lines being formed on said interlayer insulating film and connected to upper surfaces of said plug electrodes through said openings so as to bury upper portions thereof respectively, said plug electrodes each having a pad electrode comprised of a lower side conductive member formed with a same layer as said storage node electrode and a cylindrical side wall conductive member, and an upper side conductive member formed on said pad electrode.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 1, wherein an inside of said pad electrode is buried with said upper side conductive member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 1, wherein each inside of said plug electrodes is buried with an insulating material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 1, wherein a top surface of said upper side conductive member is formed to be flush with said interlayer insulting film.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
23 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 1, wherein said capacitor dielectric film is formed on each side wall of said plug electrodes.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 1, wherein a top surface of said upper side conductive member is positioned to be higher than a top portion of said storage node electrode.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
95 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 1, wherein said transistors are formed in an array by being connected in series in a form that one of said source and said drain is used in common in adjacent ones of said transistors, said storage node electrode of each of said capacitors is connected to a corresponding one of said source and said drain of each of said transistors, and each of said bit lines is connected to a corresponding one of said source and said drain of terminal one of said transistors connected in series.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
278 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on said semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, said capacitors each comprising: a storage node electrode having a cylindrical portion layered on another one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors; a capacitor dielectric film formed on at least said storage node electrode; and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; an interlayer insulating film formed on said memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed; a plurality of plug electrodes respectively formed in said openings of said interlayer insulating film; a plurality of bit lines, each bit line connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through a corresponding one of said plug electrodes; and a plurality of word lines, each word line being said gate of each of said MOS transistors, said bit lines being formed on said interlayer insulating film and connected to top surfaces of said plug electrodes through said openings so as to bury upper portions thereof respectively, said plug electrodes each being formed with a same layer as said storage node electrode at a bottom portion and a side wall thereof, and selectively connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors thereby, wherein each top surface of said plug electrodes is positioned to be higher than a top surface of said storage node electrode.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
278 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on said semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, said capacitors each comprising: a storage node electrode having a cylindrical portion layered on another one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors; a capacitor dielectric film formed on at least said storage node electrode; and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; an interlayer insulating film formed on said memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed; a plurality of plug electrodes respectively formed in said openings of said interlayer insulating film; a plurality of bit lines, each bit line connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through a corresponding one of said plug electrodes; and a plurality of word lines, each word line being said gate of each of said MOS transistors, said bit lines being formed on said interlayer insulating film and connected to top surfaces of said plug electrodes through said openings so as to bury upper portions thereof respectively, said plug electrodes each being formed with a same layer as said storage node electrode at a bottom portion and a side wall thereof, and selectively connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors thereby, wherein each top surface of said plug electrodes is positioned to be higher than a top surface of said storage node electrode.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 8, wherein an inside of said plug electrode is buried with conductive material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
20 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 8, wherein an inside of said plug electrode is buried with insulating material.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
26 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 8, wherein said top surface of said plug electrode is formed to be flush with said interlayer insulting film.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
23 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 8, wherein said capacitor dielectric film is formed on said side wall of said plug electrode.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
95 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 8, wherein said transistors are formed in an array by being connected in series in a form that one of said source and said drain is used in common in adjacent ones of said transistors, said storage node electrode of each of said capacitors is connected to a corresponding one of said source and said drain of each of said transistors, and each of said bit lines is connected to a corresponding one of said source and said drain of terminal one of said transistors connected in series.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
311 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on said semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, said capacitors each comprising: a storage node electrode layered on another one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors extending to be mounted on said gate electrode, a capacitor dielectric film formed on at least said storage node electrode; and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; an interlayer insulating film formed on said memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed; a plurality of bit line contact paths formed in said openings of said interlayer insulating film; a plurality of bit lines, each bit line being connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through a corresponding one of said bit line contact paths; and a plurality of word lines, each word line being said gate of each of said MOS transistors, said bit lines each formed on said interlayer insulating film and connected to the one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through corresponding one of said bit line contact paths formed to be passed through said interlayer insulating film and said plate electrode in an insulating manner; said plate electrode being used in common in said plurality of said capacitors formed in a predetermined area and covering said transistors, having openings formed in an insulating manner passing said bit line contact paths, and being formed like a single plate such that a surface thereof is opposite to said bit line contact paths at the position higher than that of said storage node electrode.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
311 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; a plurality of memory cells including a plurality of MOS transistors, each having a source, a drain and a gate, and a plurality of capacitors formed on said semiconductor substrate in a matrix manner, said capacitors each comprising: a storage node electrode layered on another one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors extending to be mounted on said gate electrode, a capacitor dielectric film formed on at least said storage node electrode; and a plate electrode formed to be opposed to at least said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; an interlayer insulating film formed on said memory cells and having a plurality of openings selectively formed; a plurality of bit line contact paths formed in said openings of said interlayer insulating film; a plurality of bit lines, each bit line being connected to one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through a corresponding one of said bit line contact paths; and a plurality of word lines, each word line being said gate of each of said MOS transistors, said bit lines each formed on said interlayer insulating film and connected to the one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors through corresponding one of said bit line contact paths formed to be passed through said interlayer insulating film and said plate electrode in an insulating manner; said plate electrode being used in common in said plurality of said capacitors formed in a predetermined area and covering said transistors, having openings formed in an insulating manner passing said bit line contact paths, and being formed like a single plate such that a surface thereof is opposite to said bit line contact paths at the position higher than that of said storage node electrode.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
32 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 14, wherein said bit line contact paths each includes a plug electrode having a conductive member formed with a same layer as the storage node.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
20 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 15, wherein an inside of said plug electrode is buried with conductive material.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
20 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 15, wherein an inside of said plug electrode is buried with insulating material.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 15, wherein a top surface of said plug electrode is formed to be flush with said interlayer insulting film.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 15, wherein said capacitor dielectric film is formed on a side wall of said plug electrode.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
49 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 14, wherein said bit line contact paths and at least a surface portion of said plate electrode are insulated with at least a two-layered insulating film composed of said capacitor dielectric film and the insulating film other than said capacitor dielectric film.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 14, wherein said plurality of memory cells are connected by an open bit architecture.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
93 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 14, wherein said transistors are formed in an array by being connected in series in a form that one of said source and said drain is used in common in adjacent ones of said transistors, said storage node electrode of each of said capacitors is connected to a corresponding one of said source and said drain of each of said transistors, and said bit line is connected to a corresponding one of said source and said drain of terminal one of said transistors connected in series.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
243 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; MOS transistors each having a gate electrode formed on said semiconductor substrate in an insulating manner, a source and a drain formed on a surface of said semiconductor substrate on both sides of said gate electrode respectively; capacitors each formed on said semiconductor substrate to be adjacent to said transistor and layered on one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors, each having a storage node electrode extending to be mounted on said gate electrode, a capacitor dielectric film formed on said storage node electrode, and a plate electrode formed to be opposite to said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; bit line contact areas each formed on said semiconductor substrate, and selectively formed on one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors; an interlayer insulating film formed to cover at least said transistors and said capacitors; bit lines formed on said interlayer insulating film; and bit line contact paths formed to be passed through said interlayer insulating film and said plate electrode in an insulating manner so as to connect said bit line to said bit line contact areas respectively, wherein said bit line contact paths and at least a surface portion of said plate electrode are insulated with at least a two-layered insulating film composed of said capacitor dielectric film and an insulating film other than said capacitor dielectric film.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
243 words
A semiconductor memory device comprising: a semiconductor substrate; MOS transistors each having a gate electrode formed on said semiconductor substrate in an insulating manner, a source and a drain formed on a surface of said semiconductor substrate on both sides of said gate electrode respectively; capacitors each formed on said semiconductor substrate to be adjacent to said transistor and layered on one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors, each having a storage node electrode extending to be mounted on said gate electrode, a capacitor dielectric film formed on said storage node electrode, and a plate electrode formed to be opposite to said storage node electrode interposing said capacitor dielectric film therebetween; bit line contact areas each formed on said semiconductor substrate, and selectively formed on one of said source and said drain of each of said MOS transistors; an interlayer insulating film formed to cover at least said transistors and said capacitors; bit lines formed on said interlayer insulating film; and bit line contact paths formed to be passed through said interlayer insulating film and said plate electrode in an insulating manner so as to connect said bit line to said bit line contact areas respectively, wherein said bit line contact paths and at least a surface portion of said plate electrode are insulated with at least a two-layered insulating film composed of said capacitor dielectric film and an insulating film other than said capacitor dielectric film.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
31 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 23, wherein said bit line contact paths includes a plug electrode having a conductive member formed with the same layer as the storage node.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
20 words
A semiconductor memory device according to claim 24, wherein an inside of said plug electrode is buried with conductive material.
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