In one embodiment, a semiconductor device comprises a conductive pad
formed in a semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor device further
includes a conductive pattern overlying a peripheral region of the
conductive pad. The conductive pattern has an opening to expose another
region of the conductive pad. The semiconductor device also includes a
conductive contact extending through the opening. The conductive contact
is electrically connected to the conductive pad. As a result,
manufacturing cost for the semiconductor device may be reduced while
manufacturing throughput may be improved.