Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a mold structure on a substrate, forming a first mask layer having a deposition thickness on the mold structure and patterning the first mask layer to form first mask openings which expose the mold structure. The mold structure is etched to form holes that penetrate the mold structure. The first mask layer is thinned to form mask portions having thickness smaller than the deposition thickness. Conductive patterns are formed to fill the holes and the first mask openings. The first mask layer including the mask portions is etched to expose the mold structure. The conductive patterns include protrusions. A chemical mechanical polishing process is performed to remove the protrusions of the conductive patterns.

Abstract: A slurry composition for polishing a metal layer and a method for fabricating a semiconductor device using the same are provided. The slurry composition for polishing a metal layer includes polishing particles including a metal oxide, an oxidizer including hydrogen peroxide, and a first polishing regulator including at least one selected from a group consisting of phosphate, phosphite, hypophosphite, and metaphosphate, wherein a content of the oxidizer is 0.01 wt % to 0.09 wt % with respect to 100 wt % of the slurry composition for polishing the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device includes forming a mold structure on a substrate, forming a first mask layer having a deposition thickness on the mold structure and patterning the first mask layer to form first mask openings which expose the mold structure. The mold structure is etched to form holes that penetrate the mold structure. The first mask layer is thinned to form mask portions having thickness smaller than the deposition thickness. Conductive patterns are formed to fill the holes and the first mask openings. The first mask layer including the mask portions is etched to expose the mold structure. The conductive patterns include protrusions. A chemical mechanical polishing process is performed to remove the protrusions of the conductive patterns.

Abstract: A method of forming a semiconductor device, includes: forming a design pattern on a substrate, wherein the design pattern protrudes from the substrate; forming a filling layer on the substrate, wherein the filling layer at least partially covers the design pattern; forming a polishing resistance pattern adjacent to the design pattern in the filling layer using a laser irradiation process and/or an ion implantation process; and removing the filling layer using a chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) process to expose the design pattern.

Abstract: A slurry composition for polishing a metal layer and a method for fabricating a semiconductor device using the same are provided. The slurry composition for polishing a metal layer includes polishing particles including a metal oxide, an oxidizer including hydrogen peroxide, and a first polishing regulator including at least one selected from a group consisting of phosphate, phosphite, hypophosphite, and metaphosphate, wherein a content of the oxidizer is 0.01 wt % to 0.09 wt % with respect to 100 wt % of the slurry composition for polishing the metal layer.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having a cell region and a peripheral circuit region. A plurality of bit line structures are formed on the substrate in the cell region, and a gate structure having the same structure as each of the bit line structures is formed on the substrate in the peripheral circuit region. A spacer is formed on sidewalls of the bit line structures and the gate structure. The bit line structures extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction by first grooves that extend in the first direction. A sacrificial layer is formed to fill the first grooves and to cover top surfaces of the bit line structures and the gate structure. The sacrificial layer is planarized until the top surfaces of the bit line structures and the gate structure are exposed.

Abstract: A method of fabricating a semiconductor device includes providing a substrate having a cell region and a peripheral circuit region. A plurality of bit line structures are formed on the substrate in the cell region, and a gate structure having the same structure as each of the bit line structures is formed on the substrate in the peripheral circuit region. A spacer is formed on sidewalls of the bit line structures and the gate structure. The bit line structures extend in a first direction and are spaced apart from each other in a second direction that is perpendicular to the first direction by first grooves that extend in the first direction. A sacrificial layer is formed to fill the first grooves and to cover top surfaces of the bit line structures and the gate structure. The sacrificial layer is planarized until the top surfaces of the bit line structures and the gate structure are exposed.