Methods of forming polysilicon-comprising plugs and methods of forming FLASH memory circuitry
AssigneeMicron Technology, Inc.
InventorGaro Derderian
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Abstract
This invention includes methods of forming polysilicon-comprising plugs, and methods of forming FLASH memory circuitry. In one implementation, a method of forming a polysilicon-comprising plug, includes providing a substrate comprising an opening formed therein. Polysilicon is formed within the opening to less than fill the opening. The polysilicon within the opening is exposed to an H2-comprising atmosphere and a temperature of at least 500° C. After such exposing, metal is formed within the opening over the polysilicon. Other aspects and implementations are contemplated.
Claims34
A method of forming a polysilicon-comprising plug, comprising:
- providing a substrate comprising an opening formed therein;
- forming polysilicon within the opening to less than fill the opening;
- exposing the polysilicon within the opening to an H2-comprising atmosphere and a temperature of at least 500° C.;
- and
- after the exposing, forming metal within the opening over the polysilicon.
A method of forming a polysilicon-comprising plug, comprising:
- providing a substrate comprising an opening formed therein;
- forming polysilicon within the opening to less than fill the opening and comprise a crevice therein;
- exposing the polysilicon within the opening to an H2-comprising atmosphere and a temperature of at least 500° C. effective to remove the crevice;
- and
- after the exposing, forming metal within the opening over the polysilicon.
A method of forming FLASH memory circuitry, comprising:
- forming a line of floating gates over a semiconductor substrate, and defining source areas on one side of the line proximate the floating gates and drain areas on another side of the line proximate the floating gates;
- forming insulative material over the line of floating gates, the source areas, and the drain areas;
- forming contact openings through the insulative material to the drain areas;
- forming polysilicon within the contact openings to less than fill the contact openings;
- exposing the polysilicon within the contact openings to an H2-comprising atmosphere and a temperature of at least 500° C.;
- and
- after the exposing, forming metal within the contact openings over the polysilicon.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.