A ferroelectric memory device includes a microelectronic substrate and a
plurality of ferroelectric capacitors on the substrate, arranged as a
plurality of rows and columns in respective row and column directions. A
plurality of parallel plate lines overlie the ferroelectric capacitors
and extend along the row direction, wherein a plate line contacts
ferroelectric capacitors in at least two adjacent rows. The plurality of
plate lines may include a plurality of local plate lines, and the
ferroelectric memory device may further include an insulating layer
disposed on the local plate lines and a plurality of main plate lines
disposed on the insulating layer and contacting the local plate lines
through openings in the insulating layer. In some embodiments,
ferroelectric capacitors in adjacent rows share a common upper electrode,
and respective ones of the local plate lines are disposed on respective
ones of the common upper electrodes. Ferroelectric capacitors in adjacent
rows may share a common ferroelectric dielectric region. Related
fabrication methods are discussed.