Self-aligned contact through a conducting layer
 A contact hole (32) is formed through a conducting layer (28). The conducting layer (28) is then undercut (34 and 36). An insulating layer (40) is formed in the contact hole (32). A contact (42) is then formed within the contact hole (32). 
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