The method for manufacturing an FeRAM capacitor with a merged top electrode plate
line (MTP) structure is employed to prevent a detrimental impact on the FeRAM and
to secure a reliable FeRAM device. The method includes steps of: preparing an active
matrix obtained by a predetermined process; forming a first conductive layer, a
dielectric layer and a second conductive layer on the active matrix in sequence;
forming a hard mask on the second conductive layer; patterning the second conductive
layer, the dielectric layer and the first conductive layer by using the hard mask,
thereby forming a vertical capacitor stack, a width of the capacitor stack being
larger than that of the storage node contact; forming a second ILD embracing the
capacitor stack; planarizing the second ILD till the top face of the hard mask
is exposed; removing the hard mask to form an opening above the top electrode;
and forming a plate line of which a width is larger than that of the capacitor stack.