Patent ID: 7358155
Filing Date: 2008-04-15
Classification: H01L

Abstract:
1. A method of forming scribe-line structures along a face of a semiconductor substrate, the method comprising the steps of: sequentially forming a lower layer and a molding layer on the semiconductor substrate; forming a photoresist layer on the molding layer, the photoresist layer having at least one opening therein; performing an etching process on the molding layer through the opening by using the photoresist layer as an etching mask to form at least a protective contact hole extending at least into the molding layer but without extending into the substrate; removing the photoresist layer from the semiconductor substrate; and sequentially forming a dielectric layer, an upper layer, and protective layer patterns in order on the molding layer so as to fill at least a bottom portion of the protective contact hole, wherein, the protective contact hole is formed to expose the lower layer without exposing the substrate, and also wherein the dielectric layer is formed by using material having a greater mechanical intensity than that of the molding layer.