An integrated circuit device having vias having good resistance to
migration causing the breaking of a wiring line, or an integrated circuit
device having a wiring structure that is fined by breaking the limit of
lithography technique is provided. The former device comprises a
plurality of elements fabricated on a semiconductor substrate, wiring
lines for making the elements and the integrated circuit device function,
and vias for interconnecting wiring lines in separate layers, the via
being formed of one or more cylindrical structures made up of carbon
atoms. The latter device comprises a plurality of elements fabricated on
a semiconductor substrate and wiring members for making the elements and
the integrated circuit device function, at least part of the wiring
members being formed of one or more cylindrical structures made up of
carbon atoms. The latter device is preferably manufactured by a method
comprising using a CVD process for the formation of the cylindrical
structures, while applying a direct current electric field so as to grow
the cylindrical structures in one direction, or applying an alternating
current electric field so as to grow the cylindrical structures in two
directions. A semiconductor device using a carbon nanotube and a method
of forming a pattern using a carbon nanotube as a mask are also
disclosed.