Abstract: According to one embodiment, there is provided a nonvolatile memory including a memory cell array, an input/output buffer, one or more intermediate buffers, and a control circuit. The memory cell array includes a plurality of pages. Each of the one or more intermediate buffers is electrically connected between the memory cell array and the input/output buffer. The control circuit is configured to store, in a first intermediate buffer, data read through sensing operation from a first page out of the plurality of pages in accordance with a first command that includes a sensing operation instruction and designation of the first intermediate buffer among the one or more intermediate buffers.

Abstract: A first supply unit sprays and supplies abrasive slurry containing abrasive grains into a mixing unit. A second supply unit sprays and supplies additive into the mixing unit. A third supply unit sprays and supplies pure water into the mixing unit. The mixing unit mixes the mist of abrasive slurry, the mist of additive and the mist of pure water to prepare polishing solution, and supplies the polishing solution onto the major surface of a polishing stage.

Abstract: A first supply unit sprays and supplies abrasive slurry containing abrasive grains into a mixing unit. A second supply unit sprays and supplies additive into the mixing unit. A third supply unit sprays and supplies pure water into the mixing unit. The mixing unit mixes the mist of abrasive slurry, the mist of additive and the mist of pure water to prepare polishing solution, and supplies the polishing solution onto the major surface of a polishing stage.

Abstract: A first supply unit sprays and supplies abrasive slurry containing abrasive grains into a mixing unit. A second supply unit sprays and supplies additive into the mixing unit. A third supply unit sprays and supplies pure water into the mixing unit. The mixing unit mixes the mist of abrasive slurry, the mist of additive and the mist of pure water to prepare polishing solution, and supplies the polishing solution onto the major surface of a polishing stage.

Abstract: A first supply unit sprays and supplies abrasive slurry containing abrasive grains into a mixing unit. A second supply unit sprays and supplies additive into the mixing unit. A third supply unit sprays and supplies pure water into the mixing unit. The mixing unit mixes the mist of abrasive slurry, the mist of additive and the mist of pure water to prepare polishing solution, and supplies the polishing solution onto the major surface of a polishing stage.

Abstract: A first supply unit sprays and supplies abrasive slurry containing abrasive grains into a mixing unit. A second supply unit sprays and supplies additive into the mixing unit. A third supply unit sprays and supplies pure water into the mixing unit. The mixing unit mixes the mist of abrasive slurry, the mist of additive and the mist of pure water to prepare polishing solution, and supplies the polishing solution onto the major surface of a polishing stage.

Abstract: There is described a semiconductor device which prevents a short circuit between a wiring layer formed in interlayer insulating films and vertical conductor plugs formed in the vicinity of the wiring layer, and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device.

Abstract: The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor wafer which is partitioned into chip regions by scribe line area. A device pattern is formed in the device forming region included in the chip region. A monitor pattern is formed from the same material as that of the device patterns in the chip region simultaneously with the device pattern. An interlayer insulating film is formed in the chip region so as to cover the device pattern and the monitor pattern. The monitor pattern is used to measure the thickness of the interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a polishing agent for processing semiconductor, which can control coagulation and sedimentation and has stable and re-productive polishing properties under a proper dispersing condition to prevent generation of polishing flaw. The polishing agent for processing semiconductor comprises a compound having glucose structure, polishing particles and water.

Abstract: A first supply unit sprays and supplies abrasive slurry containing abrasive grains into a mixing unit. A second supply unit sprays and supplies additive into the mixing unit. A third supply unit sprays and supplies pure water into the mixing unit. The mixing unit mixes the mist of abrasive slurry, the mist of additive and the mist of pure water to prepare polishing solution, and supplies the polishing solution onto the major surface of a polishing stage.

Abstract: The object of the present invention is to provide a polishing agent for processing semiconductor, which can control coagulation and sedimentation and has stable and re-productive polishing properties under a proper dispersing condition to prevent generation of polishing flaw. The polishing agent for processing semiconductor comprises a compound having glucose structure, polishing particles and water.

Abstract: The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor wafer which is partitioned into chip regions by scribe line area. A device pattern is formed in the device forming region included in the chip region. A monitor pattern is formed from the same material as that of the device patterns in the chip region simultaneously with the device pattern. An interlayer insulating film is formed in the chip region so as to cover the device pattern and the monitor pattern. The monitor pattern is used to measure the thickness of the interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: There is described a semiconductor device which prevents a short circuit between a wiring layer formed in interlayer insulating films and vertical conductor plugs formed in the vicinity of the wiring layer, and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device.

Abstract: The semiconductor device includes a semiconductor wafer which is partitioned into chip regions by scribe line area. A device pattern is formed in the device forming region included in the chip region. A monitor pattern is formed from the same material as that of the device patterns in the chip region simultaneously with the device pattern. An interlayer insulating film is formed in the chip region so as to cover the device pattern and the monitor pattern. The monitor pattern is used to measure the thickness of the interlayer insulating film.

Abstract: There is described a semiconductor device which prevents a short circuit between a wiring layer formed in interlayer insulating films and vertical conductor plugs formed in the vicinity of the wiring layer, and a method of manufacturing the semiconductor device.

Abstract: On a surface of a semiconductor substrate within a device forming region, a MOS transistor including a gate electrode, gate oxide film and source•drain is formed. An insulating layer is formed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate. In an opening of the insulating layer above the source•drain, a tungsten plug is formed. At a dicing line portion, the insulating layer has a trench portion. The trench portion is formed to surround the device forming region. A tungsten street having a top surface continuous to the top surface of the insulating layer is formed in the trench. By this semiconductor device, short-circuit between bonding pads and the like can be prevented, and the reliability can be improved.

Abstract: On a surface of a semiconductor substrate within a device forming region, a MOS transistor including a gate electrode, gate oxide film and source.cndot.drain is formed. An insulating layer is formed on the surface of the semiconductor substrate. In an opening of the insulating layer above the source.cndot.drain, a tungsten plug is formed. At a dicing line portion, the insulating layer has a trench portion. The trench portion is formed to surround the device forming region. A tungsten street having a top surface continuous to the top surface of the insulating layer is formed in the trench. By this semiconductor device, short-circuit between bonding pads and the like can be prevented, and the reliability can be improved.

Abstract: The present invention provides a method for removing a natural gas film or contaminant adhering on a surface of a silicon semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate having the natural oxide film or contaminant adhered thereon is placed in a chamber. Then, a HCl gas is introduced into the chamber. The semiconductor substrate is heated at a temperature in the range of 200.degree..about.700.degree. C., while ultraviolet rays are irradiated into the chamber. According to the method, the reaction of the natural oxide with HCl gas is promoted by a synergistic effect of light and heat energy. Therefore, the natural oxide film or contaminant can be removed at a lower temperature with the help of the light energy.

Abstract: A method of forming a thin film for a semiconductor device, for forming a metal thin film by chemical vapor deposition on an intermediate layer which is provided on a substrate, comprises the steps of activating the surface of the intermediate layer by introducing a halide gas of a metal for forming the thin film onto the surface of the intermediate layer, forming nuclei on the surface of the intermediate layer by introducing a silane-system gas onto the activated surface of the intermediate layer, and introducing the halide gas and a reducing gas onto the surface of the intermediate layer formed with the nuclei, thereby depositing the metal thin film on the surface of the intermediate layer.

Abstract: A method of and an apparatus for removing a naturally grown oxide film and contaminants on the surface of a semiconductor substrate and then forming a thin film on the cleaned surface. The semiconductor substrate is placed in a pretreatment chamber and then hydrogen chloride gas is introduced into the chamber. Then, the semiconductor substrate is heated at a temperature between 200.degree..about.700.degree. C. and the surface of the semiconductor substrate is irradiated with ultraviolet rays, whereby the naturally grown oxide film and other contaminants on the semiconductor substrate can be removed. Then, a thin film is formed on the cleaned surface of the semiconductor substrate by a CVD method or a sputter method. According to this method, the naturally oxide film and other contaminants can be removed from the surface of the semiconductor substrate at a low temperature and the thin film can be formed on the cleaned surface.