Multi-level stack having multi-level contact and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9111998
APP PUB NO 20130264717A1
SERIAL NO

13439087

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A method for forming a multi-level stack having a multi-level contact is provided. The method includes forming a multi-level stack comprising a specified number, n, of conductive layers and at least n−1 insulating layers. A via formation layer is formed over the stack. A first via is etched in the via formation layer at a first edge of the stack. A first multi-level contact is formed in the first via. For a particular embodiment, a second via may be etched in the via formation layer at a second edge of the stack and a second multi-level contact may be formed in the second via.

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SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO LTDGYEONGGI DO SOUTH KOREA GYEONGGI-DO
SAMSUNG AUSTIN SEMICONDUCTOR L P12100 SAMSUNG BLVD AUSTIN TX 78754

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Lao, Keith Austin, US 3 16

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