Method for fabricating semiconductor device having improved step coverage and low resistivity contacts

摘要

A method for fabricating a semiconductor device improves step coverage and resistivity. The method includes the steps of forming a doped silicon layer on a substrate, forming a silicide layer containing more metal atoms than silicon atoms on the doped silicon layer, and heat treating in nitrogen to form a second silicide layer having a tetragonal phase crystal structure and a silicon nitride film on the top surface of the second silicide layer.