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.