Contact openings and methods forming same

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PATENT NO 9881834
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15462001

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A method includes performing an implantation on a portion of a first layer to form an implanted region, and removing un-implanted portions of the first layer. The implanted region remains after the un-implanted portions of the first layer are removed. An etching is then performed on a second layer underlying the first layer, wherein the implanted region is used as a portion of a first etching mask in the etching. The implanted region is removed. A metal mask is etched using the second layer to form a patterned mask. An inter-layer dielectric is then etched to form a contact opening, wherein the patterned mask is used as a second etching mask.

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

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Chen, Jr-Yu Taipei, TW 10 17
Chiu, Yi-Wei Kaohsiung, TW 145 922
Hsiaw, Han-Ti Zhubei, TW 21 96
Sun, Chih-Hung Hsinchu, TW 10 26
Tsai, Shin-Yeu Zhubei, TW 20 50
Wang, Kuan-Cheng Toufen Township, TW 11 45
Wu, Wen-Cheng Kaohsiung, TW 18 44

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