Methods of forming metal lines in semiconductor devices are disclosed. One
example method may include forming lower metal lines and forming an
insulation layer on the lower metal lines; etching said insulation layer
to a depth; and depositing a material for upper metal lines on the entire
surface of said insulation layer and planarizing the material for the
upper metal lines to form said upper metal lines. The example method may
also include exposing the lower metal lines by etching said upper metal
lines and the insulation layer and depositing a material for contact
plugs on the entire surfaces of said upper metal lines and said
insulation layer and planarizing the material for said contact plugs to
form the contact plugs.