Process-compatible decoupling capacitor and method for making the same

Abstract

Provided is decoupling capacitor device. The decoupling capacitor device includes a first dielectric layer portion that is deposited in a deposition process that also deposits a second dielectric layer portion for a non-volatile memory cell. Both portions are patterned using a single mask. A system-on-chip (SOC) device is also provided, the SOC include an RRAM cell and a decoupling capacitor situated in a single inter-metal dielectric layer. Also a method for forming a process-compatible decoupling capacitor is provided. The method includes patterning a top electrode layer, an insulating layer, and a bottom electrode layer to form a non-volatile memory element and a decoupling capacitor.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to the field of semiconductors, and more particularly, to a process-compatible decoupling capacitor and a manufacturing method thereof. Background technique [0002] The semiconductor integrated circuit industry has experienced rapid development over the past few decades. Technological advances in semiconductor materials and design have produced ever smaller and more complex circuits. These advances in materials and designs are made possible as techniques related to processing and fabrication also undergo technological advances. In the course of semiconductor development, the number of interconnected devices per unit area has increased as the smallest feature size that can be reliably manufactured decreases. [0003] Many technological advances in semiconductors have occurred in the area of ​​memory devices, some of which involve capacitors. In addition, capacitors can be used in other applications of integrated circuits (ICs),...

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Problems solved by technology

Decoupling capacitors on a particular SOC have not been adequate so far and may create more and more problems in the future

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