Semiconductor device structure and method for forming the same

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PATENT NO 9865697
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15247547

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A method for forming a semiconductor device structure is provided. The method includes forming a spacer layer and a dielectric layer over a substrate. The spacer layer has an opening exposing the substrate, and the dielectric layer surrounds the spacer layer. The method includes forming a metal silicon nitride layer over a sidewall and a bottom surface of the opening. The method includes forming a first work function metal layer over the metal silicon nitride layer. The method includes removing a first top portion of the first work function metal layer. The method includes, after the removal of the first top portion, removing a second top portion of the metal silicon nitride layer. The method includes forming a conductive layer in the opening. The method includes removing a third top portion of the conductive layer and a fourth top portion of the metal silicon nitride layer.

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TAIWAN SEMICONDUCTOR MANUFACTURING CO LTD8 LI-HSIN RD 6 HSINCHU SCIENCE PARK HSINCHU 300-78

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Chiu, Yi-Wei Kaohsiung, TW 145 922
Hsia, Ying-Ting Kaohsiung, TW 7 20
Hsu, Li-Te Tainan, TW 61 327
Hsueh, Jen-Chih Kaohsiung, TW 9 22
Wu, Rong-Yu Hsinchu, TW 1 9
Yin, Tsung-Fan Kaohsiung, TW 4 18

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