Method for forming an array of sidewall-contacted antifuses having diffused bit lines

摘要

An array of sidewall-contacted antifuses is formed by a method that reduces the sensitivity of the array to masking alignment errors. The method forms a plurality of spaced-apart bit lines in a semiconductor material. Rows and columns of insulated contacts are formed on the semiconductor material such that each bit line is contacted a plurality of times by an insulated contact. In each row of contacts, each contact has an exposed sidewall. A plurality of word lines are then formed over the contacts such that a word line is formed over each exposed sidewall in a row of exposed sidewalls. The word lines include a dielectric layer and an overlying layer of conductive material.